Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence -- Left Side

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Install the a NEW exhaust manifold gasket onto the manifold studs.
Position a NEW exhaust pipe gasket between the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. Align the tab on the gasket to face outward.
Install the exhaust manifold onto the studs.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install and tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts in the sequence shown to 57 N.m (42 lb ft).
Tighten the 4 center bolts/nuts an additional pass to 57 N.m (42 lb ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence -- Left Side

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Install and tighten the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts in the sequence shown (1, 2, and 3) to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield & Bolts

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Position the exhaust manifold heat shield (2) to the manifold and install the bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the steering shaft coupling to the intermediate shaft.

Fig 4: View Of Upper & Lower Intermediate Steering Shafts & Components

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Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering shaft coupling and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb in).
Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) .
Remove the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.