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Installation Procedure

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  1. Coat the double lip seal (2) and the washer (3) with grease.
    Fig 1: Coating Double Lip & Washer With Grease
    G01217109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the needle bearing (2) to the power steering gear housing (1) using J-6278  .
    Fig 2: Installing Needle Bearing Using J-6278
    G01217110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the double lip seal (2).
  4. Install the backup washer (3).
    Fig 3: Installing Double Lip Seal & Backup Washer
    G01217111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the retaining ring using the J-4245  .
  6. Install the pitman shaft and the side cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear) .
  7. Instal the dust seal (1).
  8. Install the Pitman Arm. Refer to PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT .
  9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Installing Retaining Ring Using J-4245
    G01217112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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