Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
29.
Install a new snap ring. When properly installed, the large lug (1) on the snap ring must be on the right side as shown in Figure 9.
Notice
If the stub shaft is not held in the next step, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
30.
While holding the stub shaft (1) install a new retaining nut (3) on the pinion shaft. Refer to Figure 10.
Tighten
Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
31.
With the rack centered in the housing, tighten the adjuster plug (2) to 10 Nm (88 lb in), and then back off 40 to 50 degrees. Refer to Figure 11.
Check the torque on the pinion. Maximum pinion preload torque is 4 Nm (35 lb in).
32.
Tighten the adjuster plug lock nut (3) firmly against the steering gear housing while holding the adjuster plug (2) stationary.
33.
Install a new dust cap (2) to the steering gear housing.
34.
Install the steering gear in the engine cradle mounting brackets.
35.
Install the two bolts attaching the steering gear to the engine cradle.
Tighten
Tighten to 120 Nm (88 lb ft).
36.
Connect the power steering fluid lines to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
37.
Partially raise the rear of the engine cradle.
38.
Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear and install the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
39.
Install the stabilizer link bolts in both lower control arms.
Tighten
Tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb ft).
40.
Raise the rear of the engine cradle and install the six bolts. Refer to Figure 12.
Tighten
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Tighten the rear suspension crossmember bolts (1) to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
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Tighten the suspension crossmember to body bolts (2) to 82 Nm (60 lb ft).
41.
Install the one bolt and two nuts that attach the rear transmission mount to the engine cradle.
Tighten
Tighten to 66 Nm (49 lb ft).
42.
Install both outer tie rod ends to the knuckles.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
