Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the rear bracket to the power steering pump.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the rear bracket retaining nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  2. Install the power steering pump to the vehicle.
  3. Install the pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump.
    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
    GM898604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the hose fitting to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

  4. Install the power steering return hoses (2,4) and retaining clamps to the power steering pump.
    Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
    GM898607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the bolts (1) to the rear of the power steering pump.
    Fig 3: Installing Rear Power Steering Pump Bracket & Bolts
    GM656330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

  6. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket bolts.

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

  7. Install the bolts (2) to the front of the pump.
    Fig 4: Installing Bolts To Front Of Pump (8.1L)
    GM656333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the power steering pump retaining bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  8. Install the filler neck to the power steering pump.
    Fig 5: Installing Filler Neck To Pump (8.1L)
    GM748676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the nut (1) and clamp (3) retaining the filler neck to the power steering pump.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the filler neck retaining nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  10. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering SystemΒ .
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