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Installation Procedure

  1. Maneuver the steering gear into the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening. Make sure that the steering gear bushings are centered in the frame.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Hand start all steering gear bolts and nuts before finalizing any torques.
  2. Install the steering gear bolts and nuts.

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

    3. Fig 1: Steering Shaft Coupling Bolt
    GM1865914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering gear and install a new steering shaft coupling bolt (1).

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

    4. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
    GM1819480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use NEW O-Ring seals.
  4. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and the power steering cooler hose (1) to the steering gear if equipped with HPS.
    5. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM1819491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) if equipped with HPS.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in)

    6. Fig 4: Stabilizer Shaft Links
    GM1865915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the stabilizer shaft links (1) to the stabilizer shaft (2) and install the stabilizer shaft link nuts (3).

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

    7. Fig 5: View Of Tie Rod, Knuckle & Tapered Ball Stud
    GM891579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use installer J 44015  to seat the steering linkage outer tie rods.

    Tighten:  Tighten installer J 44015  to 40 N.m (30 lb ft)

    8. Fig 6: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nuts
    GM1865912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod nuts (1).

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

  9. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans if equipped with HPS.
  10. Fill and bleed the power steering system if equipped with HPS. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding 
  11. Install the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
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