Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install all transferable parts as needed.
- Install the power steering pump assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the power steering pump bracket bolt to the side of the engine.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the power steering pump bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose (4) and the power steering fluid cooler hose clamp (5) to the power steering pump assembly (1).
- If equipped with hydroboost, connect the power brake booster outlet hose (2) and the power brake booster outlet hose clamp (3) to the power steering pump assembly (1).
- Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump assembly (1) from underneath the vehicle.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Clean any excess fluid power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- Connect the steering shaft coupling. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
- Install the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
- Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (6.6L) or Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L) .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Start all the bolts by hand before finalizing each torque.