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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Damper Components
    GM340952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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).
    4. Fig 2: Seating The Idler Arm Tapers
    GM689037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the J 29193  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  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  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Install the prevailing torque nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering damper 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. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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