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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: Hand tighten the bolts and nut in the following steps until all parts are in place. Once all bolts, the nut, and the part are in place they can be torqued to the specifications.
  1. Install the power steering gear inlet hose to the vehicle from underneath the vehicle and place the power steering gear inlet hose end into the steering gear.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
    GM1861303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  3. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
    GM1856747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to the power steering pump.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Nut & Bolt
    GM1861745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket and bolt (1) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
  6. Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket and nut (2) and tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
  7. Connect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement 
  8. Clip the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose to the power steering gear inlet hose bracket.
  9. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  10. Install the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side
  11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
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