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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 727 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U
Installation Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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- Place the power steering pump pulley on the end of the power steering pump shaft.
- Install the power steering pump pulley using J 25033-CΒ . See Special ToolsΒ .
- Ensure that the power steering pump pulley (1) is flush against the power steering pump shaft (2), with an allowable variance of 0.25 mm (0.010 in).
- Install the drive belt. Refer to one of the following:
- Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 4.3L.
- Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
- Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (LLY).
- Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 8.1L.
- Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (w/RPO HP2) , Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (Automatic Transmission - Diesel) , Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (Manual Transmission - Diesel) , Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (Automatic Transmission - Gasoline) or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (Manual Transmission - Gasoline) in Engine Cooling.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.