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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Screw the pitman shaft (4) to the side cover (8) until it fully seats to the side cover (8).
  2. Install the adjuster lock nut (1). Do not tighten the adjuster lock nut (1) until the pitman shaft adjustment is completed.
  3. Install the pitman shaft assembly (4) and the side cover (8) to the steering gear housing (7).
    Fig 1: Installing Pitman Shaft Assembly & Side Cover To Steering Gear Housing
    G01645931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the bolts (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts (2) to 60 N.m (45 lb ft).

  5. Install the lock washer (2).
  6. Install the nut (3).
    Fig 2: Lock Washer & Nut
    G01645932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Refer to PITMAN SHAFT OVER-CENTER PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT - OFF VEHICLE (700 GEAR)  to adjust the pitman shaft.
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