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Assembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Thrust Support Assembly
    GM322011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Install a new O-ring seal each time the thrust support assembly is removed from the steering gear.
  1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal (3).
  2. Install the new O-ring seal (3) on the thrust support assembly (2).
  3. Install the thrust support assembly (2).
  4. Fig 2: View Of Adjuster Nut Assembly, Steering Gear Housing & J 42882
    GM322012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the adjuster nut assembly (2) to the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882  . See Special Tools .
  6. Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1) to the adjuster nut assembly.
  7. Refer to Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle  to adjust the thrust bearing preload.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying J 43435 & J 42882
    GM509352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Hold the adjuster nut assembly in position to maintain alignment of the marks.
  10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  11. Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut using J 43435  and a torque wrench.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retainer and the lock nut to 109 N.m (80 lb ft).