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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Gear, Bolts And Nuts
    GM2190439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Ensure that the steering column dash seal is installed properly onto steering gear rack pinion housing. The sealing lip MUST rest on lower steering column cover surface evenly. To ease installation of the seal, apply liquid soap to the sealing lip. After installation, verify that the seal lip does not protrude into the vehicle's interior. Improper installation could result in poor sealing performance and water intrusion into the vehicle.
    NOTE: Check correct wiring routing in order to assure correct installation.
  1. Carefully install the steering gear (2) through the right front wheel house and position the steering gear on the frame.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the NEW steering gear bolts (4) and the NEW nuts (1, 3) and tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
  3. Use the EN-45059:  sensor in order to tighten the steering gear bolts and nuts an additional 150 degrees to 160 degrees.
    4. Fig 2: Transmission Wiring Harness And Plugs
    GM2190443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the wiring harness bracket (2).
  5. Install the 2 wiring harness bracket bolts (4) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  6. Connect the wiring harness retainer (1) to steering gear.
  7. Connect the 2 wiring harness plugs (3) to the steering gear.
    8. Fig 3: Electrical Connectors And Latches
    GM2192082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Connector latches are difficult to access
  8. Connect the electrical connector (1). Push on the connector body until you hear a click.
  9. Connect the electrical connector (2). Push on the connector body until you hear a click.
    10. Fig 4: Electrical Connector, Lock And Latch
    GM2192066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect electrical connector (3). Push on the connector body until you hear a click.
  11. Push the lock (2) in the opposite direction of the arrow until you hear a click.
    12. Fig 5: Stabilizer Shaft And Insulator Clamp Bolts
    GM2190438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the mechanics wire from the stabilizer shaft (1).
  13. Position the stabilizer shaft and the bracket onto the suspension frame.
  14. Install the NEW right stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (2) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  15. Use the EN-45059:  sensor in order to tighten the NEW right stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts an additional 30 degrees.
  16. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
    17. Fig 6: Rear Frame Reinforcements And Suspension Frame Bolts
    GM2190434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the frame reinforcements (1).
  18. Install the NEW frame rear bolts (2) and tighten to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    19. Fig 7: Front And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2028084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the front transmission mount bolt (1) and tighten to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
  20. Install the rear transmission mount bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    21. Fig 8: Engine Side Cover Fasteners
    GM2190435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the 4 fasteners (1) to the engine side cover on both sides.
    22. Fig 9: Front Engine Compartment Cover Fasteners
    GM2190436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the 4 fasteners (1) to the front engine compartment cover.
  23. Install the front compartment insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
  24. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  25. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
  26. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    27. Fig 10: Stabilizer Link Shaft And Nut
    GM2190441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Connect the stabilizer shaft link (1) to the stabilizer shaft on both sides.
  28. Install the NEW lower stabilizer link shaft nut (2) on both sides. Use an allen wrench in order to hold the stabilizer shaft link ball stud. Tighten the lower stabilizer link shaft nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
  29. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  30. Lower the vehicle.
  31. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  32. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  33. Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
  34. Center the steering angle sensor and learn the software end stops. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Calibration .
  35. Program the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup .
  36. Program the Volatile Memory. Refer to Volatile Memory Programming .
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