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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2080 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING FLUID COOLER REPLACEMENT (WITH HYDROBOOST)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Cooler & Bolts
    GM686121Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the power steering fluid cooler (1) to the vehicle.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the power steering fluid cooler bolts (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Gear, Pump, Cooler Inlet Hose & Cooler Outlet Hose
    GM686126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose (4) to the power steering pump (1).
  4. Connect the power steering fluid cooler hose (3) to the steering gear (2).
  5. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  6. Install the radiator grille reinforcement support, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement .
  7. Install the fascia grille. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Z71) , Fascia Grille Replacement (Escalade) , Fascia Grille Replacement (GMC Denali XL) , Fascia Grille Replacement (Suburban, Tahoe) , Fascia Grille Replacement (GMC Yukon Hybrid 2 Mode) , Fascia Grille Replacement (Yukon) .
  8. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
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