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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering cooler pipe to the vehicle.
  2. Install the power steering cooler pipe (2) to the air baffle (3).
    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Cooler Pipe & Air Baffle
    GM284255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Connect the power steering cooler pipe to the steering gear.

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering cooler pipe to the steering gear to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Hose
    GM361686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect the power steering cooler hose to the steering pump.
  6. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .