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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the steering damper (4).
    Fig 1: Installing The Steering Damper
    GM340952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the mounting bolt (5) and a new prevailing torque nut (6).
  3. Install the steering damper ball stud (2) to the relay rod (3).
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the J 29193  .
  5. Tighten the steering linkage installer in order to seat the ball stud in the relay rod.

    Tighten:  Tighten the installer to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Seating The Idler Arm Tapers
    GM689037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the J 29193  .
  7. Install the prevailing torque nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering damper mounting nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Tighten:  Tighten the ball stud nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  8. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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