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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the steering damper (4).
  2. Install the mounting bolt (5) and a new prevailing torque nut (6).
  3. Install the steering damper ball stud (2) to the relay rod (3).
    Fig 1: Install Steering Damper, Mounting Bolt & Nut
    G01479694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. 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 mounting nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ball stud nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  8. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Prevailing Torque Nuts
    G01479695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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