Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the rear bracket to the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the rear bracket retaining nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the power steering return hoses and retaining clamps (3,5) to the power steering pump.

Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
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Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump

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Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Bolts To The Rear Of The Power Steering Pump (6.6L Diesel)

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Install the bolts (1) to the rear of the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the rear bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the power steering pump mounting bracket and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).

Fig 4: Install Bolts To The Front Of The Pump (6.6L Diesel)

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Install the bolts (2) to the front of the pump.
Tighten: Tighten the power steering pump retaining bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Bolt Retaining The Battery Junction Block To The Power Steering Bracket (6.6L Diesel)

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Install the bolt retaining the battery junction block to the power steering bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the battery junction block retaining bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement .
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .