LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> GMC >> 2007 >> Acadia SLT, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Steering >> Power Steering System >> Repair Instructions >> Steering Gear Replacement >> Installation Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the steering gear to the vehicle through the driver side.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 1: Identifying Right Side Steering Gear Bolts
    GM1861307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Start all bolts by hand before finalizing any torques.
  2. Install the right side steering gear bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Left Side Steering Gear Nuts And Bolts
    GM1860867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the left side steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
    GM1861303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the steering gear.
  5. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
  6. Raise the front frame to the vehicle body leaving approximately a half inch gap.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Frame Reinforcement Mounting Bolts
    GM1856440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the left and right front frame reinforcement mounting bolts. Left side shown, right side similar.

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

    8. Fig 5: Locating Rear Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1856464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Tighten the rear front frame mounting bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

    9. Fig 6: Identifying Front Frame Mounting Bolt
    GM1856458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tighten the front frame mounting bolts (2). Left side shown, right side similar.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

  10. Tighten the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.

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

  11. Remove the adjustable jack stands from underneath the vehicle.
  12. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  13. Install the underbody rear side rails. Refer to Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement .
  14. Install the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  15. Install the steering gear heat shields. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  16. Install the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  17. Install the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement .
  18. Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  19. Connect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  20. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  21. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  22. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals