GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 1820831  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings (2) from the steering gear housing and remove the steering gear cylinder pipe (1). Remove and discard the steering gear cylinder pipe seals.

  4. Object Number: 1820887  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings (2) from the steering gear housing and remove the steering gear cylinder pipe (1). Remove and discard the steering gear cylinder pipe seals.

Installation Procedure

  1. Inspect the steering gear cylinder pipes for the following items, replace as necessary:
  2. • Cracks
    • Dents
    • Damage to the threads
  3. Lubricate and install the new steering gear cylinder pipe seals onto the steering gear cylinder pipes.

  4. Object Number: 1820887  Size: SH
  5. Position the steering gear cylinder pipe (1) to the steering gear. Loosely install the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings (2).

  6. Object Number: 1820831  Size: SH
  7. Position the steering gear cylinder pipe (1) to the steering gear. Loosely install the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings (2).
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Tighten the steering gear cylinder pipe fittings to 25 N·m(18 lb ft).
  10. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement.