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Installation Procedure

  1. GM4603356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Power Steering Assist Motor Seal (2) - Install NEW

  2. After the seal is in place on the motor, apply a thin layer of grease to the seal. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
  3. Steering Gear Drive Coupling (1) - Install NEW
  4. GM4780983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The steering gear drive coupling and assist motor armature should be aligned with the gear inside of the steering gear housing to aid in installation, otherwise interference MAY occur.

    Position the power steering assist motor (2) with the steering gear housing and start the power steering assist NEW motor bolt. (1) [ 2x ]

  5. With the power steering assist motor bolt (1) started, completely install the power steering assist motor (2) to the steering gear housing.
  6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  7. Power steering assist motor bolt (1) Install and tighten the NEW bolt. [ 2x ] 21 N.m (15 lb-ft)
  8. GM4781195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the electrical connector (1) to the power steering assist motor.

  9. Verify connector (1) is fully seated by lightly pulling on the connector.
  10. GM4780891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the connector position assurance lock (1) into the electrical connector (2) until fully seated.

  11. Steering Gear - Install - Electric Dual Pinion Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement 
  12. Transfer the key cycle count from the OLD steering gear control module to the NEW steering gear control module. Control Module References