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Installation Procedure

  1. Verify the steering gear is in the straight ahead position.
  2. Verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Steering Rod Assembly
    GM1382079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Slide the steering gear pinion (3) into the steering shaft coupling.
  4. Install the steering gear to the front frame.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the 2 bolts (7) and the 2 nuts (8) in order to retain the steering gear to the front frame.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the 2 nuts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    2. Use the J 45059  in order to tighten the 2 nuts an additional 45 degrees.

  6. Apply GM Goodwrench Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON®-III, GM P/N 12378470, or the equivalent ATF, in order to lubricate a 2 NEW O-rings for the steering gear.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Pressure & Return Pipes
    GM1382073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the pressure (1) and return (3) pipes to the steering gear.

    Tighten:  Tighten the flare nuts to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).

    8. Fig 3: View Of Steering Shaft Coupling
    GM1381628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the bolt (1) in order to retain the coupling (2) to the steering gear pinion (4). Install a NEW nut (3) to the bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  9. Install the 2 outer tie rod ends. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  10. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Remove the drain pan.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    13. NOTE: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    NOTE: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  13. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
  14. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust the alignment if necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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