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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2001YUKON XL K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTUB SHAFT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (680 GEAR)ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
2001 GMC Yukon XL K2500, 6.0 U
Assembly Procedure
2001 GMC Yukon XL K2500, 6.0 USECTION Assembly Procedure
- Grease the stub shaft seal with the special grease supplied with the new stub shaft housing.
- Install the new stub shaft housing O-rings (1) (2).
- Install the stub shaft housing (3) onto the steering gear.
- Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.
Install the stub shaft housing bolts (4) into the stub shaft housing (34).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 55.0-70.0 N.m (40.5-51.6 lb ft).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.