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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Thrust Bearing Support Using J 45798
    GM1501443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the new o-ring seal.
  2. If necessary, install the new o-ring seal onto the thrust bearing support.
  3. Place J 45798 over the stub shaft. This will aid in assembly of the new thrust bearing support.
    4. IMPORTANT: This thrust bearing support is preloaded onto the stub shaft. It will require a large effort to push on. Do not tap thrust bearing support into place with hammer or other object.
  4. Press the thrust bearing support onto the stub shaft and into the gear housing. Remove J 45798 from the stub shaft.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Adjuster Nut Assembly, Steering Gear Housing & J 42882
    GM322012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the adjuster nut assembly to the steering gear housing using J 42882  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Adjust the thrust bearing support preload. Refer to Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .
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