Assembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Line Assemblies & Rack & Pinion Gear Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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

Fig 2: View Of Steering Fittings At Rack

Courtesy 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.

Install the new O-ring seals (1) to the valve end of the cylinder lines.

Fig 3: View Of Cylinder Line Assemblies & Rack & Pinion Gear Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Tighten the cylinder end fittings to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).