Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle
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Fig 1: Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Components
GM1751186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the power steering pump assembly. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) .
1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2 Power Steering Pump Fitting
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
75 N.m (55 lb ft)
3 Power Steering Pump Fitting Seal
Procedure 
Apply power steering fluid to the power steering pump fitting seal before installing.
4 Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve
5 Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Spring
RENDER: 1.0x

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