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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Gear, Bolts & Nuts
    GM2190439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Ensure that the steering column dash seal is installed properly onto steering gear rack pinion housing. The sealing lip MUST rest on lower steering column cover surface evenly. To ease installation of the seal, apply liquid soap to the sealing lip. After installation, verify that the seal lip does not protrude into the vehicle's interior. Improper installation could result in poor sealing performance and water intrusion into the vehicle.

    NOTE:

    Ensure the wiring routing is correct.

  1. Carefully install the steering gear (2) through the right front wheel house and position the steering gear on the frame.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Tighten the 2 NEW steering gear bolts (4) and the 2 NEW nuts (1, 3) a first pass to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

  3. Tighten the steering gear bolts and nuts a final pass to an additional 150 - 160 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter.
    4. Fig 2: Transmission Wiring Harness, Plugs, Bracket & Bolts
    GM2190443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the wiring harness bracket (2).
  5. Install the 2 wiring harness bracket bolts (4) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  6. Connect the wiring harness retainer (1) to steering gear.
  7. Connect the 2 wiring harness plugs (3) to the steering gear.
    8. NOTE:

    Connector latches are difficult to access.

  8. Connect the electrical connectors. Refer to FEP Connectors (Steering Gear) .
    9. Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft & Insulator Clamp Bolts
    GM2190438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Position the stabilizer shaft (1) and the bracket onto the suspension frame.
  10. Tighten the NEW right stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (2) a first pass to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
    11. CAUTION:

    Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

  11. Tighten the steering gear bolts and nuts a final pass to an additional 30°, using the EN-45059  meter.
  12. Perform the following steps. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
    1. Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame in the vehicle.
    2. Tighten the rear frame bolts 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    3. Install the frame reinforcements and tighten 2 NEW frame reinforcement bolts a first pass to 60 N.m (45 lb ft).
      4. CAUTION:

      Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

    4. Tighten the frame reinforcement bolts a final pass to an additional 45 degrees using the EN-45059  meter.
    5. Tighten the transmission mount bracket bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    6. Connect the 2 stabilizer shaft links.
    7. Tighten 2 NEW stabilizer shaft link bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
    8. Connect the 2 steering linkage outer tie rods to the 2 steering knuckles.
    9. Tighten 2 NEW steering linkage outer tie rod nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
    10. Install the front compartment insulator.
    11. Install the catalytic converter.
    12. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies.
  13. Install the steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  16. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  17. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
  18. Program the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup (Electronic Power Steering) .
  19. Center the steering angle sensor and learn the software end stops. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Calibration .
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