Escalade AWD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2010)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
9. Install the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate (2) and the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).
Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
10. Tighten the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings.
Tighten the fittings to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) ()Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball
Without LMM) ()Steering Gear Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) ().
2. Loosen the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (4).
3. Turn the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster screw (1) counterclockwise until fully extended.
4. Turn the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster screw (1) clockwise one full turn.
5. Rotate the steering gear stub shaft (3) from stop to stop, using a 12-point socket while counting the number of turns.
6. Starting at either stop, turn the steering gear stub shaft (3) back half the total number of turns counted previously. This is the centered position.
