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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Steering Gear Assembly
    GM1979005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the steering gear to the front frame.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).

  3. Slowly lower the vehicle on the hoist while keeping the front frame aligned with the left and right side engine mounts.
  4. Start the engine mount bolts by hand.
  5. Install the front frame bolts. Refer to Front Frame Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) or Front Frame Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
  6. Torque the engine mount bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (AWD) or Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (RWD) and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (w/AWD) or Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (w/RWD) .
  7. Connect the power steering gear solenoid electrical connector.
  8. Connect any electrical harnesses to the front frame as needed.
  9. Remove the jackstands from underneath the vehicle.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose-To-Power Steering Gear Retaining Bolt
    GM1301495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the steering gear and install the power steering gear inlet pipe bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 22.5 N.m (17 lb ft).

  11. Install any fasteners attaching the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses to the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive)  or Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (with All Wheel Drive)  and Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive)  or Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (with All Wheel Drive) .
  12. Connect the lower control arms to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) or Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD) .
  13. Connect the steering linkage outer tie rods to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive)  or Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with All Wheel Drive) .
  14. Connect the lower intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  15. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  16. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  17. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  18. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  19. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .
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