K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir: Service and Repair
Without Hydroboost
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump.
2. Remove the pump mounting studs (2).
3. Remove the connector and fitting assembly (5). Remove the variable assist steering actuator (3) and retaining ring (4).
4. Remove the O-ring seal (6) from the connector and fitting assembly (4).
5. If replacement is required, remove the control valve assembly and the flow control spring from the pump housing assembly.
6. Remove the reservoir assembly (1) from the pump housing assembly (2).
7. Remove the O-ring seals (1) (4).
8. Remove the magnet (3).
9. Clean the magnet (3).
10. Inspect the Welch plug in the power steering pump housing (2). Do not remove. If the Welch plug is deformed or dislodged, replace the power
steering pump housing (2).