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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM802792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose To Steering Gear Retaining Bolt
    GM798341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the power steering pressure hose to the steering gear retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  4. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
    5. Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Gear Pressure And Return Hoses To Power Steering Gear
    GM798334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Install new seals on the power steering pressure and return hoses.
  5. Install the power steering gear pressure and return hoses to the power steering gear.

    Tighten:  Tighten the hoses to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    6. Fig 4: Connecting Variable Effort Steering Electrical Connector
    GM818791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped, connect the variable effort steering electrical connector (1).
    7. Fig 5: View Of Outer Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle And Retaining Nut
    GM794579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckles.
  8. Install the outer tie rods nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    9. Fig 6: Connecting Intermediate Shaft To Power Steering Gear
    GM754897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  10. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

  11. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
  12. Install the tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
    14. Fig 7: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove J 42640  from the steering column.
  15. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
  16. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
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