Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
2.
Loosen the outer tie rod adjuster nuts.
3.
Remove both wheel and tire assemblies.
4.
Remove the nuts that attach the tie rod ends to the steering knuckle.
5.
Using J-24319-B (outer tie rod end puller) or equivalent, separate both tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
6.
Separate the intermediate steering shaft cover (boot) from the steering gear.
7.
Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
8.
Transfer the intermediate steering shaft from the old steering gear to the new steering gear. Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
9.
Remove the tie rod ends from the old steering gear.
10.
Measure the position of the adjuster nuts on the old steering gear and adjust the new nuts on the new steering gear to the same measurement.
11.
Install the tie rod end on the new steering gear and tighten the adjuster nuts to 68 Nm (50 lb ft).
12.
Install the new steering gear in the vehicle.
13.
Connect the pressure and return lines to the steering gear. Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
14.
Install the steering gear in the engine cradle mounting brackets.
15.
Install the two bolts that attach the steering gear to the engine cradle. Tighten the bolts to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).
16.
Install the heat shield to the steering gear and install the attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (124 lb in).
17.
Reposition the stabilizer bar.
18.
Install the left and right side stabilizer bar links to the lower control arm. Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).
19.
Raise the rear of the engine cradle while aligning the intermediate steering shaft.
20.
Install the two rear engine cradle attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts to 165 Nm (122 lb ft).
21.
Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Install the nuts and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft), plus 120 degrees (or 2 flats of the nut).
22.
Install both wheel and tire assemblies.
23.
Lower the vehicle.
24.
From inside the vehicle, connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column. Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
25.
Install the driver's side insulator panel under the IP.
26.
Add power steering fluid and bleed the system.
27.
Check alignment and set toe-in as necessary.
28.
Install the GM Recall Identification Label.
Important
For U.S. and Canada: All replaced steering gears are to be held until a return request is received from the GM Warranty Parts Center (WPC).
For additional information, refer to service bulletin # 99-00-89-19B, issued February 2002. DO NOT RETURN REPLACED STEERING
GEARS TO GMSPO.
Lower Pinion Bearing Inspection
The following service procedure is for inspection of the lower pinion bearing and can be performed without completely removing the steering gear from
the vehicle.
Important
