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Installation Procedure

  1. Install any new wiring harness retainers as needed.
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Assist Motor Components
    GM2004134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    It may be necessary to rotate the front tire and wheel assembly while installing the power steering assist motor to in order for it to mesh with the steering gear properly.

  3. Position the power steering assist motor (2) and seal (3) to the steering gear.
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the power steering assist motor bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

  6. Connect the power steering assist motor electrical connector at the torque sensor.
  7. Route the power steering assist motor electrical harness back through the engine compartment to its previous position and secure the lower part of the wiring harness to the frame.
  8. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Linkage Shield & Bolts
    GM1969378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the steering linkage shield (2) and the steering linkage shield bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  10. Fig 3: Exploded View Of Power Steering Assist Motor Electrical Connector
    GM1969304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The power steering assist motor electrical harness connector should engage smoothly as it is pushed on. Do NOT force the electrical connector.

  11. Engage the power steering assist motor electrical harness connectors (1) to the electronic power steering control module.
  12. Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Harness Connector Components
    GM1990529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Ensure the connector cam lever (3) and the connector cam lever lock tab (2) are fully engaged.

    The connector in the graphic is shown upside down for clarity.

  14. Secure the power steering assist motor electrical harness connector position assurance tab (3).
  15. Install the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  16. Install the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  17. Perform the high voltage enabling procedure. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .
  18. Perform the power steering control module setup procedure. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup .