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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose
    GM1831822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting to the steering gear.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts And Shield
    GM1831765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the steering gear heat shield and install the 2 bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering gear heat shield bolts to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

  4. Using the jack stand, raise the rear of the cradle support.
  5. Install the 2 rear cradle support bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).

  6. Remove the jack stand.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM1831763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install the pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Fitting
    GM1775144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose fitting to the steering gear.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  10. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pump And Gear Inlet Pipe/Hoses Routing Clip Nut
    GM1831815Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Position the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose to the routing clip and install the nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering pipe/hose routing clip nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  12. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement .
    13. Fig 6: View Of Engine Lift Bracket
    GM1831794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Position the engine lift bracket and install the 3 bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine lift bracket bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    14. Fig 7: View Of Drive Belt Idler Pulley
    GM1831787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Position the drive belt idler pulley and install the bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the drive belt idler pulley bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  15. Install the washer solvent container. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Replacement .
  16. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  17. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  18. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
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