Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
Caution: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation
easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.
Note: The power steering gear inlet hose cannot be routed between the brake lines and the power brake booster during installation.
1. Route the power steering gear inlet hose in the same position it was in prior to removal.
2. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power brake booster (1) and hand tighten only. Rotate the power steering gear inlet hose
clockwise until the it contacts the power brake booster housing and then hold it in position while tightening it to the fitting specification.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution.
3. Install the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power steering gear.
Tighten the fittings to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).
4. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
5. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Power Steering/Power
Steering Bleeding/Service and Repair.
