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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Installing Rack And Pinion Boot Inner Clamp
    GM816382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the rack and pinion boot (2).
  2. Install a NEW rack and pinion boot inner clamp (1).
  3. Using the J 22610  crimp the rack and pinion boot clamp. See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 2: Installing Rack And Pinion Boot Outer Clamp
    GM816379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the rack and pinion boot outer clamp.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Jam Nut At Inner Tie Rod
    GM816385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the jam nut to the inner tie rod.
    6. Fig 4: Positioning Power Steering Gear
    GM802792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the power steering gear.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Install the power steering gear bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

  8. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
    9. Fig 5: View Of Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt
    GM754900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  10. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    12. Fig 6: Removing J 42640 From Steering Column
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the J 42640  from the steering column.
  13. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
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