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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the steering gear in the vehicle and support it with jackstands.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Bolts (Right Side)
    GM1990231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Start all steering gear bolts by hand before finalizing the torques.

  2. Install the steering gear bolts (1) at the right side of the steering gear and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Bolts (Left Side)
    GM1990233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the steering gear bolts (1) to the left side of the steering gear and tighten to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).
    4. Fig 3: View Of Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rods
    GM1992021Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods (1) to the steering knuckles.
  5. Install the new steering linkage outer tie rod nuts and tighten to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Steering Shaft Coupling Bolt & Steering Gear
    GM1990226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Connect the steering shaft coupling to the steering gear.
  7. Install the steering shaft coupling bolt (1) at the steering gear and tighten to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
  8. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Perform the high voltage enabling procedure. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .
  10. Perform the power steering control module setup procedure. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup .
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