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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the steering gear to the vehicle through the driver's side.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Right Side Steering Gear Bolts
    GM1861307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Start all bolts by hand before finalizing any torques.
  2. Install the right side steering gear bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Left Side Steering Gear Nuts & Bolts
    GM1860867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the left side steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2) and tighten to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
  4. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the steering gear.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
    GM1861303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  6. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  7. Raise the front frame to the vehicle body leaving approximately a half inch gap.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Frame Reinforcement Mounting Bolts
    GM1856440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the left and right front frame reinforcement mounting bolts and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Left side is shown, right side is similar

    9. Fig 5: Locating Rear Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1856464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tighten the rear front frame mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Front Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1856458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Tighten the front frame mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

    Left side is shown, right side is similar

  11. Tighten the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Left side is shown, right side is similar

  12. Remove the adjustable jack stands from underneath the vehicle.
  13. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  14. Install the underbody rear side rails. Refer to Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement .
  15. Install the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  16. Install the steering gear heat shields. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  17. Install the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  18. Install the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement .
  19. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  20. Connect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  21. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  22. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  23. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
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