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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 573 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT (2.2L)INSTALLATION 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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NOTE: Refer to INSTALLING HOSES WITHOUT TWISTS OR BENDS NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the power steering gear pressure hose to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering gear to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear Pressure Hose To Vehicle
    G01467221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering gear pressure hose to the power steering pump to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  5. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
Fig 2: Connecting Power Steering Gear Pressure Hose To Power Steering Pump
G01467222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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