Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
14. Install the pump ring over the dowel pins (4).
15. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with power steering fluid.
16. Install the O-ring seal (3) into the groove in the pump housing.
17. Lubricate the outer edge of the thrust plate (2).
18. Install the thrust plate assembly (2). Line up the dimples (1) in the thrust plate with the bolt holes in the housing.
19. Check that the thrust plate engages with the pump ring dowel pins (4).
20. Press on the thrust plate (4) far enough to install then retaining ring (5).
21. Center the ring opening with the bolt hole (2) in the housing (3) nearest to the access hole.
22. Install the retaining ring (5) into the groove in the pump housing (3).
23. Install drive shaft.
Control Valve Assembly
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the pump assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Pump and Bracket.
2. Remove the O-ring union fitting from the housing and discard the O-ring seal from the fitting.
3. Remove the control valve assembly from the housing.
4. Remove the flow control spring from the housing.
