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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering pump reservoir to the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE (CB SERIES)  .
  2. Install the power steering pump pulley to the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT (3.8L)  or POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT (3.1L)  .
  3. Position the power steering pump to the engine.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the power steering pump mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the mounting bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Pump & Mounting Bolts
    G01569110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.1L)  or POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.8L)  .
  6. Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.1L)  or POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.8L)  .
    Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Return Hose
    G01569111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the electrical connector (1) to the power steering pump (4).
    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump Electrical Connector
    G01569112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  9. Fill the power steering system with fluid. Refer to CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID  .
  10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
  11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS  .