Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION 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 return hoses and retaining clamps (3,5) to the power steering pump.
    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
    GM898607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump.
    Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
    GM898604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

  4. 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).

  5. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket and bolts.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 46 N.m (34 lb ft).

  6. 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).

  7. Install the bolt retaining the battery junction block from the power steering bracket.
    Fig 5: Installing Battery Junction Block Bolt To Bracket
    GM666693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the battery junction block retaining bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  8. Install the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley ReplacementΒ .
  9. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering SystemΒ .
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