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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot Components
    GM2375391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot must be free of moisture and debris.

  1. Apply approximately 3/4 of the supplied grease packet to the inside of the small end of the steering gear boot (2). Apply the remainder of the grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod where the small end of the steering gear boot touches the inner tie rod.
    2. NOTE:

    Ensure the larger end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the correct location on the steering gear.

  2. Install the steering gear boot with the NEW inner boot clamp (3) loosely attached.
    3. Fig 2: Larger Steering Gear Boot Clamp
    GM1865916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Use the J-22610  pliers in order to install the NEW inner boot clamp (1).
    4. Fig 3: Locating Steering Gear Boot
    GM2375395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure the small end of the steering gear boot is firmly seated in the correct location on the steering linkage inner tie rod.

  4. Install the NEW outer boot clamp (2).
  5. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) approximately 174 mm (6.85 in) (a) from the outer boot clamp.
  6. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  7. Measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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