Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION 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 CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Remove the power steering pump assembly. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L)Β .
1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2 Power Steering Pump Fitting
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:Β  75 N.m (55 lb ft)

3 Power Steering Pump Fitting Seal
Procedure:Β 
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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