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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Mounting Bolts
    GM290804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the rear portion of the engine frame.
    3. 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).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Engine Mount
    GM521323Courtesy 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).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM337379Courtesy 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).

    6. Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pressure & Return Pipes
    GM337376Courtesy 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 .
    10. Fig 5: Identifying Outer Tie Rod & Retaining Nut
    GM575833Courtesy 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).

    12. Fig 6: Locating Steering Rack-To-Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM105357Courtesy 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).

  14. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
    16. Fig 7: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the J 42640  from the steering column.
  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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