OEM 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 Power Steering Pump

2005 Chevrolet Express 2500 Power Steering Pump Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the power steering pump on a 4.3L engine on 2005 Chevrolet Express 2500?

  A: You should start the Power Steering Pump replacement on a 4.3l engine by putting a drain pan under the vehicle then removing the Power Steering Pump pulley. The first step requires lifting the vehicle and after that you should remove both tire and wheel components. The Power Steering Pump requires complete hose disconnection of the reservoir outlet hose alongside the power steering gear outlet hose or cooler hose as well as the power brake booster inlet hose through the wheel well. The team should secure all ends of these hoses alongside the pump with caps to stop dirt from getting inside. Starting by lowering the vehicle perform bolt and nut removal of the Power Steering Pump then separate and remove the accessory bracket using front bracket mounting bolts until the accessory bracket can be extracted from the Power Steering Pump. Distance the Power Steering Pump from the vehicle by breaking its rear bracket mounting nuts as well as removing the entire bracket. Begin by securing the rear bracket to the Power Steering Pump before using rear bracket mounting nuts to fasten it at 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Fix the Power Steering Pump onto the vehicle while tightening its front mounting bolts to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Following Power Steering Pump installation, install lower and rear mounting nuts and tighten them to 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Next, position the accessory mounting bracket and secure its bolts and nut at 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall Power Steering Pump mounting bolts that should thereafter get tightened to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). After once again raising the vehicle the technician should place the power steering hoses in the storage area where they originally rested. Add the power brake booster inlet hose to the Power Steering Pump while securing its fitting to 33 nm (24 ft. Lbs.) then move forward with the power steering gear outlet hose or cooler hose and reservoir outlet hose connection. The technician should replace the Power Steering Pump pulley then lower the vehicle before initiating the bleeder procedure.