Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the steering gear cylinder pipes for the following items, replace as necessary:
- Cracks
- Dents
- Damage to the threads
- Lubricate and install the new steering gear cylinder pipe seals onto the steering gear cylinder pipes.
- Position the steering gear cylinder pipe (1) to the steering gear. Loosely install the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings (2).
- Position the steering gear cylinder pipe (1) to the steering gear. Loosely install the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings (2).
- Tighten the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings to 25 N.m(18 lb ft).
- Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) or Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
.