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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Ensure the stabilizer is positioned in the upmost position for gear clearance.
    IMPORTANT: The power steering gear will need to be rotated while it is installed through the LH wheel opening.
  1. Position the power steering gear into the vehicle through the LH wheel opening. Make sure that the gear mount bushings are centered into the cradle supports.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the steering gear to cradle mounting bolts and nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    3. Fig 1: Shift Cable Clip & Steering Gear
    GM927988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. On CVT equipped vehicles, install the shift cable clip to the steering gear.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Shaft To Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    GM1829617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install a new pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate pinch bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: Stabilizer Link To Stabilizer Shaft Nut
    GM1829576Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer shaft and install the nuts

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer link to the stabilizer shaft nuts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

    6. Fig 4: View Of Tie Rod, Knuckle & Tapered Ball Stud
    GM891579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during installation of the nut.
  6. Using the J 44015  , seat the ball stud taper to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
    7. Fig 5: Outer Tie Rod To Steering Knuckle Nut
    GM1829556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during installation of the nut.
  7. Remove the J 44015  and install the castle nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

  8. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Check the front wheel alignment and align as necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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