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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Important: Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any escaping fluid.


    Object Number: 693829 Size: SH
  1. Remove the power steering pump fitting (1) from the pump tube (3).
  2. Remove the fitting gasket (2) from the pump tube.

    3. Important: Do not separate the pump tube from the power steering pressure switch or the power steering gear inlet pipe.

  3. Separate the pump tube from the pump.
  4. Remove the gasket (4) and the seat (5) from the fitting.
  5. Remove the fitting (6) and the seal (7) from the pump.
  6. Remove the flow control valve (8) from the pump.
  7. Remove the spring (9) from the pump. Inspect the spring. Replace the spring if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 693829 Size: SH
  1. Install the spring (9) to the pump.
  2. Install the flow control valve (8) to the pump.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the seal (7) and the fitting (6) to the pump.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 83 N·m (61 lb ft).

  4. Install the seal (5) and the gasket (4) to the fitting.
  5. Install the pump tube (3) to the pump.
  6. Install the gasket (2) to the pump tube.
  7. Install the fitting (1) to the pump tube.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 69 N·m (51 lb ft).

    Notice: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.

  8. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .

    9. Notice: If the power steering system has been serviced, an accurate fluid level reading cannot be obtained unless air is bled from the steering system. The air in the fluid may cause pump cavitation noise and may cause pump damage over a period of time.

  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .