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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 929 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket
    GM828903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the power steering pump rear bracket to the power steering pump.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the power steering pump rear bracket mounting nuts.

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

    3. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Pump
    GM828911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the power steering pump to the vehicle.
  4. Install the front power steering pump mounting bolts.

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

  5. Install the rear power steering pump mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

  6. Uncap the power steering hoses.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose At Power Steering Pump
    GM309298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Raise the vehicle.
    8. IMPORTANT: Route the power steering hoses in the same location in which they were removed.
  8. Install the power brake booster inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump through the wheel well.

    Tighten:  Tighten the hose fitting to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

    9. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose
    GM829005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the power steering gear outlet hose or cooler hose to the power steering pump through the wheel well.
    10. Fig 5: Identifying Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
    GM829013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the reservoir outlet hose to the power steering pump through the wheel well.
  11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Lower Intermediate Shaft At Power Steering Gear
    GM828823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  14. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 61 N.m (45 lb ft).

  15. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
  16. Bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  17. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
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