Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.2L)

Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.2L)

Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the power steering pump assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.3L) (Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.3L))Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.2L) (Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.2L))Power Steering Pump Replacement (L96) (Power Steering Pump Replacement (L96))Power Steering Pump Replacement (6.6L) (Power Steering Pump Replacement (6.6L)).




2. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir studs (2) from the power steering pump assembly (1).
3. Remove the power steering pump fitting (4).
4. Remove the power steering pump fitting seal (3).




5. Remove the power steering pump flow control valve (2) and the power steering pump flow control valve spring (3) from the power steering pump assembly (1).




6. Separate the power steering fluid reservoir (1) and the power steering pump (2).




7. Remove the power steering pump seals (1, 4, 5).
8. Remove and clean the power steering fluid reservoir magnet (3).
9. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump (2). DO NOT REMOVE IT. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged then replace the power steering pump (2).

Assembly Procedure




1. Clean and install the power steering fluid reservoir magnet (3).
2. Install the power steering pump seals (1, 4, 5) to the power steering pump (2).




3. Connect the power steering fluid reservoir (1) and the power steering pump (2).




4. Install the power steering pump flow control valve spring (3) and the power steering pump flow control valve (2) to the power steering pump assembly (1).




5. Install the power steering pump fitting seal (3) to the power steering pump assembly (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Start the power steering fluid reservoir studs and the power steering pump flow control valve fitting by hand before finalizing any torques.

6. Install the power steering pump fitting (4) to the power steering pump assembly (1). Tighten the fitting to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
7. Install the power steering fluid reservoir studs (2) to the power steering pump assembly (1). Tighten the studs to 58 Nm (44 lb ft).
8. Install the power steering pump assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.3L) (Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.3L))Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.2L) (Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.2L))Power Steering Pump Replacement (L96) (Power Steering Pump Replacement (L96))Power Steering Pump Replacement (6.6L) (Power Steering Pump Replacement (6.6L)).