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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the steering gear in the vehicle from the left side of the vehicle.
    2. Fig 1: Left Side Steering Gear Nuts & Bolts
    GM1860867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Start all bolts by hand before finalizing any torques.

  2. Install the left side steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2) and tighten to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: Right Side Steering Gear Bolts
    GM1861307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the right side steering gear bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
  4. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the steering gear.
    5. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
    GM1861303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
  6. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip.
  7. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  8. Raise the front frame to the vehicle body leaving a gap of approximately 12 mm (0.5 in).
    9. Fig 4: Front Frame Reinforcement Mounting Bolts
    GM2736098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the left and right front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
    10. Fig 5: Locating Rear Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1856464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the front frame rear mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
  11. Tighten the front frame rear mounting bolts an additional 90 degrees.
    12. Fig 6: Front Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1856458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the front frame mounting bolts (2) and tighten to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
  13. Tighten the front frame mounting bolts an additional 90 degrees.
  14. Install the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  15. Remove the adjustable jack stands from underneath the vehicle.
  16. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  17. Install the underbody rear side rails. Refer to Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement .
  18. Install the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  19. Install the steering gear heat shields. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  20. Install the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  21. Install the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement .
  22. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  23. Connect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  24. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  25. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  26. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
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