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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the steering damper (4).
  2. Install the mounting bolt (5) and a new prevailing torque nut (6).
  3. Install the steering damper ball stud (2) to the relay rod (3).
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Damper, Mounting Bolt & Nut
    G01455050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the J 29193  .
  5. Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the ball stud in the relay rod.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the installer to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  6. Remove the J 29193. 
  7. Install the prevailing torque nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the mounting nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ball stud nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  8. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Seating Tapers Using J 29193
    G01455051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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