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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear
    G01445697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

  3. Install the left stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  4. Install the power steering gear pressure and return hoses (1, 4) to the power steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pressure and return hoses to the power steering gear to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Gear Pressure And Return Hoses
    G01445698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped, connect the variable effort steering electrical connector.
  6. Install the outer tie rod end (1) to the steering knuckles.
    Fig 3: Installing Outer Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckles
    G01445699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the outer tie rod retaining nuts

    Tighten 

    Tighten the outer tie rod nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus an additional 180 degrees.

  8. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
    Fig 4: Installing Intermediate Shaft To Power Steering Gear
    G01445700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  10. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
  11. Install the tire and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Remove J 42640 from the steering column.
    Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Lock Pin
    G01445701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
  15. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.
  16. Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT .
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