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Installation Procedure

  1. Power Steering Assist Motor Seal (2) - Install a NEW seal.
    Fig 1: Steering Gear Drive Coupling And Power Steering Assist Motor Seal
    GM4603356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Steering Gear Drive Coupling (1) - Install
  3. Position the power steering assist motor (2) with the steering gear housing and start the power steering assist NEW motor bolt. (1) [2x]
    Fig 2: Power Steering Assist Motor Bolts
    GM4780983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The steering gear drive coupling and assist motor armature should be aligned with the gear inside of the steering gear housing to aid in installation, otherwise interference MAY occur.
  4. With the power steering assist motor bolt (1) started, completely install the power steering assist motor (2) to the steering gear housing.
  5. Power steering assist motor bolt (1) Install and tighten the NEW bolt. [2x] 21 N.m (15 lb ft)
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the power steering assist motor.
    Fig 3: Electrical Connector
    GM4781195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Verify connector (1) is fully seated by lightly pulling on the connector.
  8. Install the connector position assurance lock (1) into the electrical connector (2) until fully seated.
    Fig 4: Connector Position Assurance Lock And Electrical Connector
    GM4780891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: If the connector position assurance lock (1) was damaged during removal, discard it and skip step 8.
  9. Steering Gear - Install Electric Dual Pinion Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement 
  10. Transfer the key cycle count from the OLD steering gear control module to the NEW steering gear control module. Refer to Control Module References