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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the pitman arm to the power steering gear.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Pitman Arm To Power Steering Gear
    G01454957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the steering gear to the frame and install the retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Steering Gear To Frame
    G01454958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the pitman arm to the relay rod.
  5. Install the pitman arm to the relay rod nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

  6. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - LOWER in STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN .
  7. Remove the caps or plugs from the steering gear and hoses.
  8. Install the hoses to the steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hoses fittings to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

  9. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. ENGINE PROTECTION SHIELD REPLACEMENT
  10. Remove the safety stands.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM  .
    Fig 3: Installing Pitman Arm To Relay Rod
    G01454959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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