Vortech 1998-2001 5.7L LS1 F-Body User Manual

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P/N: 4GK020-010

09JUN03 v3.2

(FBodyLS1(4GK V3.2)98-02)

A. Disconnect the negative cable at the battery.
B. Remove all ducting between the air filter cover

and the throttle body (set aside MAF meter, taking
care to protect the wire elements inside).

C. Remove the air temperature sensor and grommet

from ducting (set aside).

D. Remove and discard the hose that connects the

passenger's side valve cover breather to the
throttle body.

E. Cap off the throttle body nipple with the supplied

3/8" vacuum cap.

F. Remove the accessory drive and air conditioning

compressor drive belts.

G. Spray bolts on both sides of the driver's side

catalytic converter with penetrating oil.

H. Drain the coolant system until the upper radiator

hose can be removed. Remove the radiator hose
connecting the engine to the power steering
cooler.

Remove the plastic power steering cooler retainer,

if equipped, from the radiator shroud.

J. Remove the harmonic damper from the crankshaft

using a damper removal tool.

K. If the power steering pulley does not have the

pump mounting bolt access slots, remove the
pulley with a pulley remover.

L. Use a drain pan under the power steering

reservoir and disconnect the 3/8 return hose from
the bottom of the reservoir. Remove the power
steering pump, bracket and pressure hose from
the vehicle.

COMPONENT REMOVAL

This manual is related to the following products:

1999-2001 5.7L LS1 F-Body