Installation Procedure
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NOTE:
Refer to INSTALLING HOSES WITHOUT TWISTS OR BENDS NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the power steering gear pressure hose to the vehicle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls 4.3L.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering pump.
Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering pump to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
- Install the steering linkage shield, if equipped. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .