Steering Linkage Shock Absorber Replacement

Fig 1: View Of Ball Stud Nut, Shock Absorber Mounting Nut/Bolt & Steering Damper

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Steering Damper Replacement

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
1	Steering Linkage Shock Absorber Ball Stud Nut NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: Do not reuse the nut. Remove the shock absorber ball stud from the relay rod using the J 24319-B . See Special Tools . Tighten: Tighten the steering damper ball stud nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
2	Shock Absorber Mounting Nut/Bolt Tip: Do not reuse the bolt or nut. Tighten: Tighten the mounting nut and bolt to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
3	Steering Damper Tip: During installation use J 29193 to tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the ball stud into the relay rod. See Special Tools . Tighten: Tighten the steering linkage installer to 32 N.m (24 lb ft). Special Tools J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller. See Special Tools . J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer (12 mm). See Special Tools .