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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011SAVANA SPECIAL 4.8 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 184 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (RECIRCULATING BALL)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A

Installation Procedure

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Savana and 2011 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear, Washer And Nut
    GM398127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the pitman arm to the power steering gear.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer and tighten to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Mounting And Mounting Bolts
    GM829019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the power steering gear in the vehicle.
  4. Install the power steering gear to the frame mounting bolts and tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
  5. Connect the stabilizer shaft and the insulator clamps to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    6. Fig 3: Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack And Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the pitman arm to relay rod.
  7. Install the pitman arm to relay rod retaining nut and tighten to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).
  8. Remove the caps from the steering gear and hoses.
    9. Fig 4: Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Gear
    GM309303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the power brake booster outlet hose (4) and power steering gear outlet hose (1) or the power steering cooler hose (1) to the power steering gear (2). Tighten the hose fittings to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
  10. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  11. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    13. Fig 5: Steering Wheel Lock Tool
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the J-42640  pin from the steering column lower access hole.
  14. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  15. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.
  16. Remove the drain pans from under the vehicle.
  17. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
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