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Assembly Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Install a new O-ring seal each time the thrust support assembly is removed from the steering gear.
  1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal (3).
  2. Install the new O-ring seal (3) on the thrust support assembly (2).
  3. Install the thrust support assembly (2).
    Fig 1: Thrust Support Assembly, Steering Gearing Housing & O-Ring Seal
    G01479665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the adjuster nut assembly (2) to the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882  .
  5. Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1) to the adjuster nut assembly.
  6. Refer to Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)  to adjust the thrust bearing preload.
    7. Fig 2: Connect Adjuster Nut Assembly To Steering Gear Housing Using J 42882
    G01479666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Hold the adjuster nut assembly in position to maintain alignment of the marks.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  8. Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut using J 43435  and a torque wrench.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retainer and the lock nut to 109 N.m (80 lb ft).

Fig 3: Tighten Coupling Shield Retainer & Lock Nut Using U 43435
G01479667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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