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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Inspect the cylinder lines (1) for the following items:
    • Cracks
    • Dents
    • Damage to the threads
  2. Replace the parts as needed.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Cylinder Lines
    G01490075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Carefully align the threads on all of the fittings. Finger tighten the fittings in order to avoid stripping and cross-threading the fittings.

  3. Install the new O-ring seals (1) to the valve end of the cylinder lines.
    Fig 2: Installing O-Ring Seals To Valve End Of Cylinder Lines
    G01490076Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

    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  .

  4. Install the cylinder line assemblies (1) to the gear assembly (2).

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the valve end fittings to 16.9 N.m(12.6lb ft).
    • Tighten the cylinder end fittings to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
      Fig 3: Installing Cylinder Line Assemblies To Gear Assembly
      G01490077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.