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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2009ESCALADE ESV AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 283 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT AND HOUSING COVER REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLEASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD

Assembly Procedure

2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWDSECTION Assembly Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Pitman Shaft & Cover Assembly
    GM412387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the new steering gear pitman shaft housing cover O-ring (4).
  2. Install the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover (3).
  3. Install the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (2).
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover bolts (1) and tighten to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
    5. Fig 2: Cleaning The Exposed End Of The Pitman Shaft (670 Gear)
    GM740401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the pitman arm washer (2).
  6. Install the pitman arm nut (3) and tighten to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).
  7. If necessary adjust the steering gear pitman shaft over-center preload. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .
  8. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion)  or Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM)  or Steering Gear Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) .
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