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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear Oil Seal
    GM1492057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the NEW power steering gear oil seal (1) to the power steering gear using the seal installation end of the J 44586  (2). See Special Tools and Equipment .
    2. Fig 2: Ensuring Power Steering Gear Oil Seals Are Fully Seated
    GM1492058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Ensure the power steering gear oil seals (1) are fully seated in the power steering gear.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Install the power steering hose assembly to the vehicle.
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Power Steering Hose Assembly From Frame
    GM687438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the power steering hose assembly to frame brackets retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the power steering hose assembly bracket to the wheel well.
  7. Install the power steering hose assembly bracket retaining bolt at the wheel well.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the fuse block.
  9. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  10. Connect the fuse block harnesses to the wiring loops.
    11. Fig 4: Disconnecting/Connecting Power Steering Hoses
    GM687439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the power steering cooler hose (2) the power steering pump.
    12. NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  12. Install the power steering pressure hose (1) to the power steering pump.

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering pressure hose fitting to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    13. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  13. Install the power steering hose assembly to front crossmember bracket mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  14. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    15. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Hose Assembly At Power Steering Cooler
    GM687441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the power steering return hose and the power steering cooler hose to the power steering cooler.
  16. Remove the power steering gear oil seals from the power steering gear using J 44586  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    17. Fig 6: View Of Power Steering Hose Assembly To Gear Retaining Bolt
    GM687443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear.
  18. Install the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  19. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
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