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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Gear, Bolts And Nuts
    GM2190439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    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:

    Ensure the wiring routing is correct.

  1. Carefully install the steering gear (2) through the right front wheel house and position the steering gear on the frame.
    2. WARNING:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the 2 NEW steering gear bolts (4) and the 2 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 COMPANY
  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. NOTE:

    Connector latches are difficult to access

  8. Connect the electrical connectors. Refer to FEP Connectors (Steering Gear) .
    9. Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft And Insulator Clamp Bolts
    GM2190438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Position the stabilizer shaft (1) and the bracket onto the suspension frame.
  10. Install the NEW right stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (2) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  11. Use the EN-45059  sensor in order to tighten the NEW right stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts an additional 30 degrees.
  12. Perform the following steps. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
    1. Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame in the vehicle.
    2. Install the frame reinforcements and the frame reinforcement bolts.
    3. Install the rear frame bolts.
    4. Install the transmission mount bracket bolts.
    5. Connect the 2 stabilizer shaft links.
    6. Connect the 2 steering linkage outer tie rods to the 2 steering knuckles.
    7. Install the front compartment insulator, if equipped.
    8. Install the engine shield, if equipped.
    9. Install the front compartment splash shield.
    10. Install the exhaust front pipe.
    11. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  15. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  16. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
  17. Program the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup (Electronic Power Steering) .
  18. Center the steering angle sensor and learn the software end stops. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Calibration (NJ1) .
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