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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering flow control spring (2) to the power steering pump.
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Flow Control Spring
    G01445649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the power steering flow control valve assembly (3) to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering flow control valve assembly (5) to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
    Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose To Power Steering Pump
    G01445650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pressure hose to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .