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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. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Power Steering Hose Assembly From Frame
    GM841004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the power steering hose assembly (1) to the vehicle.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the power steering hose assembly rear bracket (2) mounting bolt.

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

  6. Install the power steering pressure hose retaining clip.
  7. Install the power steering hose assembly front bracket mounting bolt (3).
    8. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose, Return Hose & Pump
    GM841009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the power steering cooler hose (3) and the power steering pump (2).
    9. NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Connect the power steering pressure (1) to the power steering pump (2).

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

  10. Install the PCM to the PCM mounting bracket. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Hose Assembly At Power Steering Cooler
    GM687441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the power steering return hose and the power steering cooler hose to the power steering cooler.
    13. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Power Steering Hose Assembly From Power Steering Gear
    GM841001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the power steering hose assembly (1) to the power steering gear (3).
    14. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  14. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear with the mounting bolt (2).

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

  15. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
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