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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Bonneville 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  3. Rotate the stabilizer shaft downwards.

    4. Object Number: 293350 Size: SH
  4. Remove the plastic clip from the power steering gear heat shield.
  5. Remove the power steering gear heat shield retaining bolts.
  6. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 293350 Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering gear heat shield.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the power steering gear heat shield retaining bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering gear heat shield retaining bolts to 9 N·m (79 lb in).

  3. Install the plastic clip to the power steering gear heat shield.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  5. Lower the vehicle.