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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 917 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.3L)INSTALLATION 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
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    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket (4.3L)
    GM372963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

    Install the power steering pump rear bracket to the pump.

  2. Install the nuts retaining the bracket to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
    GM898604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fitting to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: Power Steering Pump & Mounting Bolts
    GM288829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the power steering pump mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    5. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Retaining Nuts
    GM288833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the power steering rear mounting bracket nut to the engine stud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering rear bracket nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    6. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
    GM898607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the power steering return hoses and retaining clamps (3,5) to the power steering pump.
    7. Fig 6: Accessory Mounting Bracket
    GM188295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Reposition the accessory mounting bracket and install the bolts and nut.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the accessory mounting bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    • Tighten the accessory mounting bracket nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
  8. Install the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
  9. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
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