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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 470 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT (4.3L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION 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 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  3. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls 4.3L.
  4. Raise the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Connecting Power Steering Gear Pressure Hose To Power Steering Gear
    G01467225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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).

  6. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  7. Install the steering linkage shield, if equipped. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
Fig 2: Connecting Power Steering Gear Pressure Hose To Power Steering Pump
G01467226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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