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Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement LS9

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.

  4. Object Number: 2139374  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) from the power steering pump.

  6. Object Number: 2137344  Size: SH
  7. Compress the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose clamp (1).
  8. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose (2) from the power steering pump.

  9. Object Number: 2146237  Size: SH
  10. Remove the power steering pump bracket bolts (1).
  11. Remove the power steering pump bracket (2).
  12. Transfer the power steering pump if necessary. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2146237  Size: SH
  1. Position the power steering pump bracket  (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Note: Start all bolts by hand before finalizing any torques.

  3. Install the power steering pump bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 2137344  Size: SH
  5. Compress the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose clamp (1).
  6. Connect the power steering fluid reservoir inlet hose (2) to the power steering pump and release the clamp.

  7. Object Number: 2139374  Size: SH
  8. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) to the power steering pump and tighten to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
  9. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement.
  10. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.