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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the steering damper (4).
  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).
    Fig 1: Installing Steering Damper
    G01662272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  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).

  6. Remove the J 29193  .
    7. Fig 2: Tightening Steering Linkage Installer
    G01662273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the prevailing torque nuts.

    Tighten 

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

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ball stud nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

  8. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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