Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket (4.3L)

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Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the power steering pump rear bracket to the pump.
Install the nuts retaining the bracket to the power steering pump.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

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: Power Steering Pump & Mounting Bolts

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Install the power steering pump mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering mounting bolts and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Retaining Nuts

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Install the power steering rear mounting bracket nut to the engine stud.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering rear bracket nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump

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Install the power steering return hoses and retaining clamps (3,5) to the power steering pump.

Fig 6: Accessory Mounting Bracket

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Reposition the accessory mounting bracket and install the bolts and nut.
Tighten
- Tighten the accessory mounting bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the accessory mounting bracket nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
Install the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .