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Installation Procedure

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  1. Inspect the steering gear cylinder pipes for the following items, replace as necessary:
    • Cracks
    • Dents
    • Damage to the threads
  2. Lubricate and install the new steering gear cylinder pipe seals onto the steering gear cylinder pipes.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe & Fittings
    GM1820887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the steering gear cylinder pipe (1) to the steering gear. Loosely install the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings (2).
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe & Fittings
    GM1820831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the steering gear cylinder pipe (1) to the steering gear. Loosely install the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings (2).
  7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  8. Tighten the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings to 25 N.m(18 lb ft).
  9. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)  or Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering) .