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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the cooler pipe/hose to the vehicle
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 1: View Of Cooler Pipe/Hose Fitting And Steering Gear
    GM1831758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the cooler pipe/hose fitting to the steering gear.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts And Shield
    GM1831765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the steering gear heat shield and install the 2 bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering gear heat shield bolts to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: View Of Clamp, Power Steering Inlet Pipe/Hose And Cooler Pipe
    GM1831719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Compress the clamp (1) and connect the power steering pump inlet pipe/hose (2) to the power steering cooler pipe/hose (3).
  5. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  6. Using the jack stand, raise the rear of the cradle support.
  7. Install the 2 rear cradle support bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).

  8. Remove the jack stand.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM1831763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install the pinch bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

    10. Fig 5: View Of Routing Clip Retainers -- RH Side
    GM1831711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the 2 routing clip retainers to the RH side of the cradle support.
  11. Install the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
    12. Fig 6: View Of Routing Clip Retainers -- Front Side
    GM1831670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the 2 routing clip retainers to the front side of the cradle support.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
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