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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Damper Components
    GM340952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the shock absorber (4).
  2. Install the mounting bolt (5) and a new prevailing torque nut (6).
  3. Install the shock absorber ball stud (2) to the relay rod (3).
    4. Fig 2: Seating The Idler Arm Tapers
    GM689037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Refer to Fastener Notice .

    Install the J 29193 .

  5. Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the ball stud in the relay rod.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the installer to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  6. Remove the J 29193 .
  7. Install the prevailing torque nuts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the shock absorber mounting nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    • Tighten the ball stud nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  8. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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