Chevrolet Camaro 12000 1968 Series Factory Assembly Instruction Manual page 380

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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MANDATORY ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Cradle hydraulic steering pump in a fixture with a back-up plate supporting perimeter.
of reservoir.
2. Support shaft from opposite side when it is necessary to straighten key to allow mount-
ing of the pulley.
3. Line up key withrkeyway in the pulley & mount pulley on shaft .applying
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pressure on pulley.
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Any impact on pulley or pump shaft can cause damage
to pump thrust plate.
4. Use a stall wrench & while applying a brake force in pulley groove, torque not.
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HYDRAULIC STEE.RING BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach hoses to pump & gear.
Do not remove plastic plugs from gear until
immediately prior to installation of hoses.
2. Fill pump to within approx. 2.0 inches of top of filler neck prior to engine start or
pump rotation* .
3. Rotate pump & maintain 2.0 inch level until no more foam or bubbles appear. iCAUTIONf
Do not turn steering wheel until completion of Step 3 since this will load the system, and
build up oil pressure which will dissolve air in~the oil. It will then take 2 to 3 hours to
defoaxn before bleeding can be completed.
4. Check hoses & fittings for leaks by .pressurizing system*
5. Add fluid to level marked on dipstick as required.
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