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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Gear
    GM2632748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the steering gear (1) in the vehicle through the left wheel opening.
  2. Install a NEW power steering fluid cooling pipe O-ring seal.
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution .

  3. Connect the power steering fluid cooling pipe to the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooling Pipe Replacement .
  4. Install a NEW power steering gear inlet hose O-ring seal.
  5. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose to the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement .
  6. Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: Power Steering Fluid Cooling Pipe
    GM2635314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. On the right side of the frame, connect the 2 retainers and the power steering fluid cooling pipe (1) to the frame.
    8. Fig 3: Steering Gear Bolts And Nuts
    GM2632521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  8. Install the 2 steering gear bolts (1, 3) and the 2 nuts (2, 4). Hold the nuts and tighten the steering gear bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft).
  9. Install the rear engine mount. Refer to Engine Rear Mount Replacement .
  10. Connect both of the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  11. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  12. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
    14. Fig 4: Locking/Unlocking Steering Column
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the J-42640  pin from the steering column.
  15. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  16. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.
  17. Remove the drain pans.
  18. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
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