gmc Workshop Repair Guides

GMC Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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2. Loose install the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.
3. Install the crossmember, 2WD ONLY. Refer to Crossmember Replacement   (See: Suspension/Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Crossmember

Replacement).

Caution:  Refer to Fastener Caution   (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).

4. Loose install the steering gear vertical mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

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Tighten the long bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).

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Tighten the isolator clamp bolts to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).

5. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
6. Install the coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement   (See: Steering Column/Service

and Repair/Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).

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