GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 759216  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the 4 front steering gear crossmember rear mounting bolts.
  3. Remove the 10 rear steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.
  4. Remove the left converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement.
  5. Remove the rear steering gear crossmember from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 759216  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear steering gear crossmember to the vehicle.
  2. Install the left converter heat shield. Refer to Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the 10 rear steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the rear steering gear crossmember mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  6. Install the 4 front steering gear crossmember rear mounting bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the front steering gear crossmember mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.