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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the rear portion of the engine frame.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the rear engine frame mounting bolts (6).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear engine frame mounting bolts to 192 N.m (142 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Rear Engine Frame Mounting Bolts
    G02068276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the transmission mount upper mounting nuts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission mount upper mounting nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Transmission Mount Upper Mounting Nuts
    G02068277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install power steering gear mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering mounting bolts to 120 N.m (89 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G02068278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the power steering pressure and return lines (1 & 2) to the power steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pressure and return lines to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  7. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  8. Connect the variable effort steering electrical connector.
  9. Install the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT   .
    Fig 4: Connecting Power Steering Pressure & Return Lines To Power Steering Gear
    G02068279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
  11. Install the outer tie rod ends retaining nuts (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the outer tie rod ends retaining nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 5: View Of Outer Tie Rod Ends Retaining Nuts
    G02068280Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  13. Install the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Installing Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    G02068281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
  16. Remove the J 42640  from the steering column.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Anti - Lock Pin From Steering Column
    G02068282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM   .
  18. Adjust front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT  in Wheel Alignment.
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