power steering generator/pump assembly installation

POWER STEERING GENERATOR/PUMP ASSEMBLYINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1955-59 TRUCK V8 ENGINE

Disconnect battery. Remove and labelgenerator leads.

Remove adjusting arm hardware atgenerator. Remove belt and generator.

Remove lower generator bracket.

Orient and assemble generator bracketand heat shield as shown. The heatshield is not used on 1955 generators.

Install generator bracket and shieldonto exhaust manifold. If new generator was provided withouta pulley, remove the pulley fromexisting generator and install on newgenerator.

Insert both lower generator mountinggrommets as shown, from the insideout. The lip on the grommets shouldbe on the inside of each generatorframe. The grommets are not used on1955 generators.

Install generator using long boltsprovided. Insert bolts from the inside then add a flat washer and nut to eachbolt and tighten finger tight. On 1955generators, follow instructions withhardware kit.

Reattach adjusting arm and belt.Generator is shown without pump butcan be installed as an assembly, or thepump can be installed next. Tightenadjusting arm hardware after taking allslack out of belt. Tighten lowermounting hardware.

Install pump with hardware provided.On 1955 generators, install rear bracebehind upper pump mounting ear,using existing intake manifold bolt.

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Install both hoses onto pump. Route hoses to rear of inner fender,insert between the inner and outerfenders.

The generator/pump assembly andhoses should look like this when allparts are installed.

After completing installation of the power steering generator, reconnect all wiring and the battery, and polarize thegenerator as shown on generator instruction sheet.

After installing the complete power steering system, bleed the system as shown on the separate bleeding instructions. UseDexron Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or equivalent.

CAUTION: Do not hold steering wheel at extreme left or right turn when engine is running, this can overheat the pump andcause damage. Warranty does not cover this kind of damage.

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If you have any questions concerning the installation of the generator/pump,please call 972-552-2221 9-5 M-F CST

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