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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:

    Check correct wiring routing in order to assure correct installation.

  1. Carefully insert the steering gear (2) through the right wheel house and position the steering gear into installation position.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

  2. Tighten the NEW steering gear bolts (4) and nuts (1, 3) a first pass to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
  3. Tighten the NEW steering gear bolts and nuts a final pass to an additional 150 to 165 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
    4. Fig 2: Transmission Wiring Harness And Plugs
    GM2190443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install and tighten the 2 wiring harness bracket bolts (4) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  5. Tighten the wiring harness retainer (1) to the steering gear.
    6. Fig 3: Electrical Connectors And Latches
    GM2192082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Connector latches are difficult to access.

  6. Connect the electrical connector (1) until you hear it clicks.
  7. Connect the electrical connector (2) until you hear it clicks.
    8. Fig 4: Electrical Connector, Lock And Latch
    GM2192066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Connector latches are difficult to access.

  8. Connect the electrical connector (3) until you hear it clicks.
  9. Push back the lock (2) in opposite direction of the arrow until you hear it clicks.
    10. Fig 5: Stabilizer Shaft & Insulator Clamp Bolts
    GM2190438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Position the stabilizer shaft (1) and the bracket onto the suspension frame.
  11. Install and tighten the NEW right stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (2) a first pass to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
    12. CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

  12. Tighten the NEW stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts a final pass to an additional 30 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Front Transmission Mount Bolts And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2028250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Move out the positioning pins (1) of CH-49289  adapter.
    14. Fig 7: Hydraulic Lifter
    GM2190437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Raise the frame (1) carefully, using CH-49289  adapter (2).
    15. Fig 8: Identifying Rear Frame Reinforcements And Suspension Frame Bolts
    GM2190434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT reuse old bolts

  15. Install the frame reinforcements (1).
  16. Install the 2 frame rear bolts (2) and tighten to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    17. Fig 9: Front And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2028084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Install the front transmission mount bolt (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  18. Install the rear transmission mount bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    19. Fig 10: Identifying Engine Side Cover Fasteners
    GM2190435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Install and tighten the 2 fasteners (1) of the engine side cover on both sides.
    20. Fig 11: Identifying Front Engine Compartment Cover Fasteners
    GM2190436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Install and tighten the 4 fasteners (1) of the front engine compartment cover.
  21. Install the front compartment insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
  22. Install the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LDE, LXT, LXV, L2W, 2H0, LFH) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (2.0L Diesel LNP) .
  23. Tighten the steering linkage outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    24. Fig 12: Identifying Stabilizer Link Shaft And Nut
    GM2190441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Install and tighten the lower stabilizer link shaft nut (2) on both sides to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
  25. Lower the vehicle.
    26. Fig 13: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
    GM2505460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

  26. Install the NEW lower intermediate steering shaft bolt and tighten a first pass to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  27. Tighten the NEW lower intermediate steering shaft bolt a final pass to an additional 180 to 195 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
  28. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  29. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System) .
  30. Check and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
  31. Center the steering angle sensor and learn the softend stops. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Calibration .
  32. Program the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup (Electronic Power Steering) .
  33. Program volatile memory. Refer to Volatile Memory Programming .
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