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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 PUMP REPLACEMENT (2.2L)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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  1. Install the power steering pump.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the power steering pump front mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pump front mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  3. Install the power steering pump rear mounting bracket bolt.
  4. Install the power steering pump rear mounting bracket nuts to the engine studs.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pump rear mounting bracket bolt and nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bracket Bolts & Nuts
    G01467147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the A/C compressor to the accessory bracket.
  6. Install the A/C compressor rear bracket mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the A/C compressor rear bracket mounting bolts to 31 N.m (23 lb ft).

  7. Install the A/C compressor mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 2: A/C Compressor Rear Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G01467148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connection.
  9. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical 2.2L.
    Fig 3: Connecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connection
    G01467149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the power steering pump hoses.
  12. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  13. Fill the power steering system.
  14. Bleed the system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .
  15. Inspect the hoses for clearance away from the frame and other components.
Fig 4: Power Steering Pump Hoses
G01467150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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