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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear To Subframe Retaining Bolts
    GM1943686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering gear to the driver's side of the vehicle.
  2. Install the steering gear insulator (3) to the steering gear.
  3. Install the steering gear insulator retaining bracket (2) to the steering gear insulator (3).
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the NEW steering gear to frame retaining bolts (1). Tighten the frame retaining bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  5. Use the EN-45059  sensorin order to tighten the frame retaining bolts an additional 120 degrees.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Steering Gear Inlet Pipe, Steering Gear Outlet Pipe, Copper Sealing Washers & Retaining Banjo Bolts
    GM1957050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the plug from the steering gear inlet pipe/hose (6).
  7. Install the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose to power steering gear retaining banjo bolt (2) and the NEW copper sealing washers (1). Tighten the banjo bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
  8. Remove the plug from the steering gear outlet pipe/hose (5).
  9. Install the power steering gear outlet pipe/hose to power steering gear retaining banjo bolt (3) and the NEW copper sealing washers (4). Tighten the banjo bolt to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
  10. Connect the driver's side front lower control front arm to the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Lower Control Front Arm Replacement .
  11. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  12. Install the 2 outer tie rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  13. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
    14. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet & Outlet Pipe Bracket To Subframe Retaining Bolts
    GM1957166Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose bracket to frame retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  15. Install the power steering gear outlet pipe/hose bracket to frame retaining bolt (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  18. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  19. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.
  20. Remove the drain pans.
  21. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
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