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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Rear Wheel Position Sensor, Cover & Retaining Bolts
    GM745262Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Make sure the O-ring (1) is installed.
  1. Install the rear wheel position sensor (2) to the steering gear.
    2. IMPORTANT: Be careful to maintain the position of the replacement sensor.
  2. Remove the pin retaining the position of the new sensor and immediately install the sensor to the steering gear.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the rear wheel position sensor retaining bolts. Apply LOCTITE 242 blue.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

  4. Install the rear wheel position sensor cover (4).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Electrical Connector
    GM747768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the electrical connector (1).
    6. Fig 3: Steering Gear Protection Shield
    GM742182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the steering gear protection shield (1) and retaining bolts (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering gear protection shield retaining bolts to 180 N.m (132 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/Rear Wheel Steering) or Measuring Wheel Alignment (w/o Rear Wheel Steering) in Wheel Alignment.
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