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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 585 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT (3.8L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Never use a hammer to install the power steering pulley.
  • The face of the power steering pulley hub must be flush with the end of the power steering pump driveshaft.
  1. Using J 25033-C  install the power steering pump pulley to the power steering pump.
  2. Install the power steering pump to the engine. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (3.8L)  or Power Steering Pump Replacement (3.1L)  .
  3. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  4. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
  5. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .
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