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Installation Procedure

Important:  Make sure the O-ring is seated in the O-ring groove.

  1. Install the O-ring seal (1) to the steering gear.
    Fig 1: Installing O-Ring Seal To Steering Gear
    G01455320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering gear motor (2) to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the bolts (1) retaining the steering gear motor (2) to the steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 6 mm (0.24 in) steering gear motor retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 4 mm (0.16 in) steering gear motor retaining bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Bolts Retaining Steering Gear Motor
    G01455321Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Route the wiring harness in the same location as the wiring was removed.

  4. Connect the electrical connectors to the control module (2).
    Fig 3: Connecting Wiring Harness From Control Module
    G01455322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the rear position sensor.
  6. Connect the wire harness retaining clips.
    Fig 4: Connecting Electrical Connector From Rear Position Sensor
    G01455323Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the spare tire to the vehicle.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Installing Spare Tire
    G01455324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.