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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the pitman arm. Refer to PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD) or PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
  2. Install the steering gear.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the power steering gear to the frame washers and mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering gear to frame mounting bolts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear, Washers & Bolts (4WD)
    G01669937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the relay rod to the pitman arm ball stud.

    Ensure the seal is on the stud.

  5. Seat the taper using J 29193  or J 29194  .

    Tighten 

    Tighten J 29193  or J 29194  to 62 N.m (48 lb ft).

  6. Remove J 29193  or J 29194  from the pitman arm ball stud.
  7. Install the new nut and cotter pin to the pitman arm ball stud at the relay rod.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pitman arm ball stud nut at the relay rod to 83 N.m (61 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Connecting Relay Rod To Pitman Arm Ball Stud (4WD)
    G01669938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install differential carrier shield.
  9. Install the differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
  10. Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Differential Carrier Shield & Mounting Bolts (4WD)
    G01669939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  13. Ensure that the alignment marks line up.
  14. Install the lower intermediate shaft coupling bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower intermediate shaft coupling bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Lower Intermediate Shaft & Coupling Bolt (4WD)
    G01669940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the pressure and return hoses to the power steering gear.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the pressure hose to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    • Tighten the return hose to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  16. Connect the wiring harness clip to the power steering return hose at the power steering gear.
    Fig 5: Installing Pressure & Return Hoses To Power Steering Gear (4WD)
    G01669941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the intermediate shaft shield to the power steering gear.
  18. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    Fig 6: Installing Intermediate Shaft Shield (4WD)
    G01669942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Unlock the steering column by removing the J 42640  from the steering column lower steering column trim cover access hole.
  20. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
    Fig 7: Unlocking Steering Column By Removing J 42640
    G01669943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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