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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Adjuster Spring, Rack Bearing And Adjuster Plug
    GM1290256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Coat the rack bearing, the adjuster spring, and the adjuster plug with lithium-based grease and install them into the housing.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying J 42459
    GM1290254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. With the rack centered, turn the adjuster plug clockwise until a torque 7 N.m (62 lb in)  is obtained, then back it off by 30-40 degrees. Check the pinion torque. Maximum pinion preloaded torque is 1 N.m (9 lb in)  .
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Thread the locknut on the adjuster plug and tighten it.

    Tighten:  Tighten the adjuster plug locknut to 75 N.m (56 lb ft)  while holding the adjuster plug stationary with J 42459  (1) or with a 19 mm Allen wrench. See Special Tools .

  4. Install the rack and pinion assembly. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
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