K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Steering, service as follows.
REMOVAL
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Electrical connector from Variable Assist Steering actuator (22).
3. Pump assembly from vehicle, if necessary for access.
4. Retaining clip (23) from Variable Assist Steering actuator (22).
5. Variable Assist Steering actuator(22) and discharge fitting (17).
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Discharge fitting from Variable Assist Steering actuator.
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O-Ring seals (18, 20 and 21) from Variable Assist Steering actuator (22).
INSTALLATION
Install or connect the following:
1. O-Ring seals (18, 20 and 21) on Variable Assist Steering actuator (22).
2. Discharge fitting (17) to Variable Assist Steering actuator (22).
3. Variable Assist Steering actuator and discharge fitting (17) to pump assembly.
4. Position discharge fitting (17).
5. Negative (-) battery cable. Tighten the variable Assist Steering actuator (22) to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
6. Electrical connector to Variable Assist Steering actuator (22).
7. Retaining clip (23) to Variable Assist Steering actuator (22). If a new Variable Assist Steering actuator (22) is being installed, position electrical
connector before installing retaining clip (23).
8. Pump assembly to vehicle, if removed.
Pump Reservoir Replacement
