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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 573 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.3L)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 FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the power steering pump and power steering pressure hose to the vehicle.
Reposition the accessory mounting bracket and tighten the accessory mounting bracket mounting bolts and nut.
Tighten

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

Fig 1: Tightening Accessory Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolts & Nuts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the power steering pump front mounting bolts.
Tighten

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

Fig 2: Tightening Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the power steering pump rear mounting bracket nut to the engine stud.
1. Tighten
2. Tighten the power steering pump rear mounting bracket nut to 41 N.m (31 lb ft).
Fig 3: Tightening Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bracket Nut
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the filler neck tube.
Install the filler neck tube mounting bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the filler neck tube mounting bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 4: Filler Neck Tube & Tube Mounting Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the lower secondary air injection reactor pipe to the check valve.
Install the lower secondary air injection reactor pipe bracket to the power steering pump bracket stud.
Install the power steering pump mounting bracket retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering pump mounting bracket retaining nut to 41 N.m (31 lb ft).
Connect the lower secondary air injection reactor pipe lower connection.

Fig 5: Connecting Lower Secondary Air Injection Reactor Pipe To Check Valve
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the power steering cooler hose to the power steering pump.

Fig 6: Connecting Power Steering Cooler Hose To Power Steering Pump
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Connect the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear.
Tighten

Tighten the power steering pressure hose to the power steering gear to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT .
Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls 4.3L.
Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
Fill the power steering system.
Bleed the system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
Inspect the hoses for clearance away from the frame and other components.