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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1782 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the outer tie rods. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Gear & Bolts
    GM687447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Hose Assembly To Gear Retaining Bolt
    GM687443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the support from the power steering gear.
  5. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear.
  6. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  7. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower in Steering Wheel and Column.
  8. Install the steering gear crossmember. Refer to Crossmember Replacement - Front Steering Gear in Frame and Underbody.
    9. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Tie Rod
    GM687435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
  10. Install the outer tie rods to steering knuckles retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the outer tie rods to steering knuckles retaining nuts to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

  11. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
  15. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.
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