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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 929 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (NON-RACK AND PINION)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear, Washer & Nut
    GM398127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the pitman arm to the power steering gear.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer.

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

    3. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Gear Mounting & Mounting Bolts
    GM829019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.
  4. Install the power steering gear to the frame mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).

    5. Fig 3: View Of Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the pitman arm to relay rod.
  6. Install the pitman arm to relay rod retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).

    7. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Gear
    GM309303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the caps from the steering gear and hoses.
  8. Connect the power brake booster outlet hose (4) and power steering gear outlet hose or the power steering cooler hose (1) to the power steering gear (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the hose fittings to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

  9. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  10. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  13. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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