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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 517 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Installation Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Position the pressure hose into place.
  2. Install the pressure hose to the pump.

    Tighten 

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

  3. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Place the pressure hose into the retaining bracket.
    Fig 1: Installing Pressure Hose To Pump
    G01499348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the pressure hose to the steering gear.

    Tighten 

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

  7. Install the right side splash panel.
  8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
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