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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the pitman arm on the pitman shaft.
  2. Align the marks made at the removal on the pitman arm and the pitman arm shaft.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install a new pitman arm nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the pitman arm nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).

  4. Install the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
    5. Fig 1: Idler Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM793270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the relay rod to the pitman arm ball stud.
  6. Ensure the seal is on the stud.
    7. Fig 2: Seating Relay Rod Tapers
    GM689037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the J 29193  or the J 29194  .

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 29193  or the J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.

  8. Remove the J 29193  or the J 29194  . See Special Tools .
  9. Install the new relay rod prevailing torque nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the new prevailing torque nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  10. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to ENGINE PROTECTION SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT in SUSPENSION.
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