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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2013REGAL TURBO PREMIUM, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 167 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans

Installation Procedure

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot & Clamp
    GM1857581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the steering gear boot (3) to the steering linkage inner tie rod.
  2. Install the NEW steering gear boot inner clamp (2) to the steering gear boot.
  3. Install the steering gear boot to the steering gear (1). Ensure the steering gear boot is seated in the assembly groove of the steering gear.
  4. Use the DT-35910  pliers in order to crimp the steering gear boot inner clamp.
    5. Fig 2: Steering Gear Boot Clamp & Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
    GM1857580Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the steering gear boot outer clamp (1).
  6. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2).
  7. If equipped, install the steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement (NJ0 or NJ1) , Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement (NV7, NXB, NXC, or N40) .
  8. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
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