Camaro V8-5.7L VIN G (1998)
Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: Service and Repair
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Place drain pan under pump (32).
2. Inlet hose (30) from fitting (15).
3. Fitting (15) and O-ring seal (14).
Important: The flow control valve must be installed in the same orientation it was in when removed or flow control and pressure relief will be
affected.
4. Flow control valve (13), and valve spring (12) from pump (32) using magnet.
Important: Do not disassemble the flow control valve.
Inspect:
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Flow control valve (13) for free movement within housing bore.
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If sticking occurs check for burrs and clean as necessary.
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If necessary, replace flow control valve (13).
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTICE: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, cap or plug all openings of
components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.
Important: The flow control valve (13) should be installed face out, away from contact with the valve spring (12).
1. Valve spring (12) and flow control valve (13) to pump (32).
2. New O-ring seal (14) to fitting (15).
Important: Lubricate O-ring seal (14) with power steering fluid.
3. Hand start fitting (15) and O-ring seal (14) to pump (32).
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Tighten fitting (15) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Inlet hose (30) to fitting (15).
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Tighten inlet hose (30) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Fill reservoir with fluid. See: Service and Repair
6. Bleed system. See: Service and Repair