Assembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the cylinder lines (1) for the following items:
- Cracks
- Dents
- Damage to the threads
Replace the parts as needed.

Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Line Assemblies To Rack And Pinion Gear Assembly
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Important: Carefully align the threads on all of the fittings. Finger tighten the fittings in order to avoid stripping and cross-threading the fittings.
Install the new O-ring seals (1) to the valve end of the cylinder lines.

Fig 2: Installing New O-Ring Seals To Valve End Of Cylinder Lines
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important: Flush and bleed power steering system (hoses, reservoir and cooler lines) with power steering fluid GM P/N 1050017, Canadian P/N 992646 (or equivalent meeting GM Specification number 9985010). Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System
Install the cylinder line assemblies (1) to the gear assembly (2).
Tighten
- Tighten the valve end fittings to 16.9 N.m (12.6 lb ft).
- Tighten the cylinder end fittings to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Fig 3: Installing Cylinder Line Assemblies To Rack And Pinion Gear Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.