GTO V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
7. Remove and discard the nut (3) that retains the steering shaft coupling (2) to the steering gear pinion (4).
8. Remove the bolt (1) from the coupling.
9. Separate the coupling from the pinion.
10. Remove the 2 outer tie rod ends.
11. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts that retain the steering gear to the front frame.
12. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Verify the steering gear is in the straight ahead position.
2. Verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
3. Slide the steering gear pinion (3) into the steering shaft coupling.
4. Install the steering gear to the front frame.
5. Notice:
Install the 2 bolts (7) and the 2 nuts (8) in order to retain the steering gear to the front frame.
1. Tighten the 2 nuts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
2. Use the J45059 in order to tighten the 2 nuts an additional 45 degrees.
6. Apply GM Goodwrench Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON(R)-III, GM P/N 12378470, or the equivalent ATF, in order to lubricate a 2
NEW O-rings for the steering gear.
7. Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the pressure (1) and return (3) pipes to the steering gear.
Tighten the flare nuts to 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
