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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).
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the bolts (2).

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Installing Pitman Shaft
    G01662197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the lock washer (2).
  6. Install the nut (3).
  7. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle  to adjust the pitman shaft.
    Fig 2: Installing Steering Gear Nut & Lock Washer
    G01662198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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