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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
  2. If equipped with the 4.6L (LH2) engine, install the left rearward lower control arm to frame mounting bolt and nut.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM874631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the power steering gear retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (134 lb ft).

  4. If equipped with AWD, lower the differential housing.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Engine Mount Lower Retaining Nuts
    GM1067552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If equipped with AWD, tighten the right lower engine mount to the frame nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: View Of Front Differential-To-Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
    GM859584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If equipped with AWD, remove the support from the bottom of the differential housing.
  7. If equipped with the 4.6L (LH2) engine, install the left brake line to the brake hose.

    Tighten:  Tighten the line to 27 N.m (20 lb in).

    8. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Gear And Hoses
    GM908682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the power steering hoses to the power steering gear.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose-To-Power Steering Gear Retaining Bolt
    GM1301495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the power steering hoses to the power steering gear retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  10. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nuts
    GM886244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckles.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    12. Fig 7: View Of Variable Effort Steering Electrical Connector
    GM909110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the variable effort steering harness connector.
    13. Fig 8: View Of Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt
    GM907425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
  14. Install the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.

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

  15. Install the tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
    17. Fig 9: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the J 42640  from the steering column.
  18. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  19. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
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