TrailBlazer 4WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2002)
6. Remove the support from the power steering gear.
7. Install the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear.
8. Install the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt.
Tighten the power steering hose assembly to power steering gear retaining bolt to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the steering gear crossmember.
10. Connect the lower intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
11. Install the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt to the power steering gear.
Tighten the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt to the power steering gear to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
12. Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.
13. Install the outer tie rods to steering knuckles retaining nuts.
Tighten the outer tie rods to steering knuckles retaining nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the tires and wheels.
15. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
16. Lower the vehicle.