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Power Steering System: Specifications GMC Sierra 2500 HD

Manual & Power Steering 3 illustrations ~108 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
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 Fluid Cooler Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Stud58 N.m44 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Clip Bolt (6.6 L)12 N.m106 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting32 N.m24 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose (6.6L)32 N.m24 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (4.3L)41 N.m30 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Nut41 N.m30 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Fitting75 N.m55 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Front Bracket Bolt (6.6L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Bolt (6.6L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Nut (4.3L)41 N.m30 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 Fitting19 N.m14 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 Rod100 N.m74 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut75 N.m55 lb ft
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut60 N.m44 lb ft
Stub Shaft Housing Bolt62 N.m46 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Power Steering Pump Specifications

VehicleEngine SizeHigh Flow (Liters per Minute)High Flow (Gallons per Minute)Pressure Relief (kPa)Pressure Relief (PSI)
C 15004.3L11/12.52.9/3.39825/105141425/1525
K 15004.3L10.2/11.72.7/3.19825/105141425/1525
C/K 15/254.8L 5.3L 6.0L 6.2L 6.6L13.2/14.73.5/3.99825/105141425/1525

Power Steering Pump Specifications

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: 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 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 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

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the system Description and Operation. Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation . Reviewing the Description and Operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to Symptoms - Power Steering System in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.

IMPORTANTReview the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation .