Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the pitman arm to the power steering gear. Refer PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD) or PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (AWD) .
Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.
Connect the pitman arm to the connecting rod.
Using the aid of an assistant, position the power steering gear to the frame and install the power steering mounting bolts. Tighten the power steering mounting bolts to 142.5 N.m (105 lb ft).
Connect the power brake booster outlet hose to the power steering gear. Tighten the power brake booster outlet hose to the power steering gear to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Connect the power steering cooler hose to the power steering gear. Tighten the power steering cooler hose to the power steering gear to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
Install the intermediate shaft to power steering gear pinch bolt. Tighten the intermediate shaft to power steering gear pinch bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
Install the lower fan shroud.
Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.
Install the pitman arm (3) to connecting rod (4) retaining nut (1). Tighten the pitman arm to connecting rod retaining nut to 62 N.m (48 lb ft).
Rotate the stabilizer shaft to the correct position.
Install the stabilizer links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (RWD) or STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT (AWD) .
Install the tire and the wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System .