Silhouette V6-3.4L VIN E (1996)
16.
Carefully insert the legs (1) of pinion bearing remover J-44714-1 (included in J-44714-A) between the balls in the lower pinion bearing, see Figure
4.
17.
Assemble the center bolt (2) into the forcing screw (1) of the tool, see Figure 5. Back the center bolt at least 25 mm (1 in) inside the forcing screw.
18.
Assemble the forcing screw (2) inside the puller legs (1), see Figure 6 Finger tighten the forcing screw to push the puller legs against the bearing.
19.
Using a 24 mm wrench to hold the forcing screw, use a 17 mm socket to tighten the center bolt until the bearing is removed from the gear housing,
see Figure 7. Do not reuse the bearing.
Important
Inspect the gear housing to ensure that no parts of the old bearing remain.
20.
Apply a small quantity of lubrication inside the housing bore where the new bearing will be installed.
21.
Center the new bearing over the pinion thread. The bearing can be installed with either side facing outwards.
22.
Place the bearing installer (1) J-44714-2 (included in J-44714-A) over the pinion thread, see Figure 8. If necessary, use the extension included with
the installer. Lightly tap with a hammer until the bearing is seated in the housing.
23.
Install a new snap ring, Figure 9. When properly installed, the large lug (1) on the snap ring must be on the right side as shown.
Important
If the stub shaft is not held in the next step, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
24.
While holding the stub shaft (1) install a new retaining nut (3) on the pinion shaft, see Figure 10. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
25.
Install a new dust cap (2) to the steering gear housing.
26.
With the rack centered in the housing, tighten the adjuster plug (2) to 10 Nm (88 lb in), then back off 40 to 50 degrees (4), see Figure 11. Check
the torque on the pinion. Maximum pinion preload torque is 4 Nm (35 lb in).
27.
Tighten the adjuster plug lock nut (3) firmly against the steering gear housing while holding the adjuster plug (2) stationary.
28.
Reinstall the steering gear in the engine cradle mounting brackets.
29.
Install the two bolts that attach the steering gear to the engine cradle. Tighten the bolts to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).
30.
Install the heat shield to the steering gear and install the attaching bolts. Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb in).
31.
Reposition the stabilizer bar.
32.
Install the left and right side stabilizer bar links to the lower control arms. Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).
33.
Raise the rear of the engine cradle while aligning the intermediate steering shaft.
34.
Install the two rear engine cradle attaching bolts. Tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb ft).
35.
Lower the vehicle
36.
From inside the vehicle, connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column. Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
37.
Install the driver's side insulator panel under the IP.
38.
Check the power steering fluid and add if necessary.
39.
Check alignment and set toe-in as necessary.
40.
Install the GM Recall Identification Label.
Steering Gear Replacement, If Required
For additional information on steering gear removal, see the steering section in the appropriate service manual.
1.
Disconnect the pressure and return lines from the steering gear.
