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Power Steering System: Specifications Chevrolet Tahoe III

Electronic Steering 5 illustrations ~132 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Electronic Power Steering Control Module Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Pitman Arm Nut (at the Relay Rod)62 N.m46 lb ft
Pitman Arm Nut (at the Steering Gear)250 N.m184 lb ft
Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose Fitting32 N.m24 lb ft
Power Steering Assist Motor Bolt13 N.m115 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Stud58 N.m44 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting32 N.m24 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Power Steering Pump Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Fitting75 N.m55 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (Non-Rack and Pinion)150 N.m110 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (Rack and Pinion Left Side)200 N.m148 lb ft
Steering Gear Bolt (Rack and Pinion Right Side)100 N.m74 lb ft
Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Fitting34 N.m25 lb ft
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Bolt62 N.m46 lb ft
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Lash Adjuster Lock Nut49 N.m36 lb ft
Steering Gear Rack Bearing Adjuster Plug Lock Nut68 N.m50 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (Hybrid)145 N.m107 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod (Non-Hybrid)150 N.m111 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut75 N.m55 lb ft
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut60 N.m44 lb ft
Steering Linkage Shield Bolt12 N.m111 lb in
Steering Shaft Coupling Bolt47 N.m45 lb ft
Stub Shaft Housing Bolt62 N.m46 lb ft

Power Steering Pump Specifications

VehicleEngine SizeHigh Flow (Liters per Minute)High Flow (Gallons per Minute)Pressure Relief (kPa)Pressure Relief (PSI)
C/K 15/25 Utility4.8L 5.3L 6.0L 6.2L13.2/14.73.5/3.99825/105141425/1525

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Power Steering Schematics

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Power Steering Gear Disassembled View (680 Gear)
CalloutComponent Name
1Stub Shaft Housing Bolt
2Stub Shaft Housing
3Stub Shaft Housing O-Ring
4Stub Shaft Housing O-Ring
5Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Housing Cover O-Ring
6Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover
7Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Lash Adjuster Nut
8Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Housing Cover Bolt
9Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Bearing
10Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal
11Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Washer
12Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Retaining Ring
13Dust Seal
14Pitman Arm Boot
15Pitman Arm
16Pitman Arm Washer
17Pitman Arm Nut
18Steering Gear Housing

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Power Steering Gear Disassembled View (Rack and Pinion)
CalloutComponent Name
1Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
2Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
3Steering Gear Boot Clamp
4Steering Gear Boot
5Steering Gear Boot Clamp
6Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
7Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe
8Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe
9Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Seal
10Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Seal
11Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate
12Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
13Steering Gear
14Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
15Steering Gear Boot Clamp
16Steering Gear Boot
17Steering Gear Boot Clamp
18Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
19Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Power Steering Gear Disassembled View (Two Mode Hybrid)
CalloutComponent Name
1Steering Gear
2Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
3Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
4Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
5Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
6Outer Steering Gear Boot Clamp
7Steering Gear Boot
8Inner Steering Gear Boot Clamp
9Power Steering Assist Motor Bolt
10Power Steering Assist Motor
11Power Steering Assist Motor Seal
12Power Steering Assist Motor Label
13Power Steering Wiring Harness Extension Harness
14Plastic Tie Strap
15Power Steering Wiring Harness Extension Harness Retainer
16Power Steering Wiring Harness Extension Harness Retainer

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Power Steering Pump Disassembled View
CalloutComponent Name
1Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Cap
3Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Stud
4Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Stud
5Power Steering Pump Fitting
6Power Steering Pump Fitting Seal
7Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve
8Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Spring
9Power Steering Pump Housing Seal
10Power Steering Pump Housing Seals
11Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Seal
12Power Steering Pump
13Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
14Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Magnet

Torque Sensor

The power steering control module (PSCM) uses a combination of the torque sensor, motor rotational sensor, vehicle speed, and calculated system temperature inputs to determine the amount of assist needed. As the steering wheel is turned and torsional twist is applied to the steering shaft, the torque sensors input and output shaft sinusoidal voltage signals are processed by the PSCM to detect and calculate the steering torque. Additionally, the difference between the angle of the steering output and input shafts detected by the torque sensor and the sinusoidal voltage signals of the motor rotational sensor are both processed by the PSCM to detect and calculate the steering wheel angle.