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end of shaft. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under
LUBRICATION.
POWER STEERING PUMP
NOTE: When replacing power steering pump, ensure proper replacement
pump is installed.
Removal & Installation (Except "F" Body 5.7L)
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove serpentine belt.
Place a drain pan under vehicle. Remove or reposition, as necessary,
coolant reservoir and power steering pump pulley. See
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY.
2) Remove air cleaner housing, (if necessary). Remove
pressure and return hoses from pump. On "W" and "G" bodies, remove
fuel injector site shield. Remove ABS wiring harness and bracket (if
equipped). On "C" body remove right outer tie rod using Tie Rod
Remover (J-24319-01). See OUTER TIE ROD. Remove pump mounting bolts.
Remove pump.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed
hydraulic system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.
Removal & Installation ("F" Body 5.7L)
1) Remove pump pulley (if necessary). See
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY. Remove pressure and return hoses from
pump.
2) Remove pump mounting bolts. Remove front bracket. Remove
pump assembly from rear bracket.
3) To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed
hydraulic system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.
Fill and bleed engine cooling system. See appropriate article in
ENGINE COOLING.
PUMP FLOW CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
Removal & Installation
Remove power steering pump (if necessary to access rear of
pump). See POWER STEERING PUMP. Remove pressure line fitting (or VES
actuator) from pump. See Fig. 2. Remove "O" ring, flow control valve
assembly and flow control spring. To install, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten pressure line fitting to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Fig. 2: Exploded View Of Flow Control Valve Assembly (Typical)
Courtesy of General Motors Corp.
PUMP SHAFT SEAL