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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 931 (STEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (4WD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Steering Linkage Components
    GM340481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the pitman arm on the pitman shaft.
  2. Align the marks made at the removal on the pitman arm and the pitman arm shaft.

    Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

  3. Install a new pitman arm nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pitman arm nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).

  4. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion) , Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion) in Power Steering System.
  5. Install the relay rod (9) to the pitman arm ball stud.
  6. Ensure the seal is on the stud.
    7. Fig 2: Seating The Idler Arm Tapers
    GM689037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the J 29193  or the J 29194 .

    Tighten 

    Tighten the J 29193  or the J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft) in order to seat the tapers.

  8. Remove the J 29193  or the J 29194 .
  9. Install the new relay rod prevailing torque nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the new prevailing torque nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

  10. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.
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