Assembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Use new O-ring seals when assembling the power steering pump assembly.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals (1), (4) and (5) with power steering fluid.
- To install the control valve assembly and flow control spring to the pump housing assembly (2); Refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle .
- Install the O-ring seals (1), (4) and (5) to the pump housing assembly (2).
- Install the magnet (3) to the pump housing assembly (2).
- Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the pump housing assembly (2).
- Install the O-ring seal.
- Install the connector and fitting assembly (4) to the pump housing (1).
- Install the pump mounting studs (2) to the pump housing (1).
- Tighten the pump mounting studs (2) A to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- Tighten the connector and fitting assembly (4) to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).