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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 633 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING COOLER PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the steering gear.

    Tighten 

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

  3. Install the wiring harness clip to the cooler pipe/hose.
  4. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the clips on the steering gear.
    Fig 1: Installing Cooler Pipe/Hose & Wiring Harness Clip
    G01673021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the cooler pipe/hose to the retaining clip on the frame.
  6. Install the cooler pipe/hose retaining bolt to the frame.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the return hose to the cooler pipe/hose. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.1L)  or Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.8L) .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill the power steering system. 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 .
    Fig 2: Identifying Cooler Pipe/Hose
    G01673022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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