Uhhh Ohhhh!!! That is the wire that goes down to the steering rack! If you didnt unplug it or make sure it was free and clear pulling the engine than it probably ripped the wires out of the rack. That is for a variable orfice in the rack to adjust steering feel under different conditions.
So that's why I couldn't figure it out. Chevy's don't have Magnasteer...
2004 Impala LS - got some mods sold!!!
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
NAIOA moderator Still Imp'n, just in a different Imp.