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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2011CTS WAGON RWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING GEARSERVICE AND REPAIRSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT
2011 Cadillac CTS Wagon RWD V6-3.6L
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
2011 Cadillac CTS Wagon RWD V6-3.6LSECTION Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement)Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
Note: Note the number of turns necessary in order to remove the inner tie rod nut (5).
2. Remove the inner tie rod nut from the inner tie rod (3).
Note: The outer boot retaining clamp (4) is a single use part.
3. Remove the outer boot retaining clamp.
Discard the clamp.
Note: The inner boot clamp (1) is a single use part.
4. Remove the inner boot clamp.
Discard the clamp.
5. Remove the boot (2) from the inner tie rod.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the boot (2) to the inner tie rod (3).
2. Install the NEW inner boot clamp (1).
3. Install the NEW outer boot retaining clamp (4).
Note: Install the inner tie rod nut (5) with the same number of turns as recorded during removal.
4. Install the inner tie rod nut (5) to the inner tie rod.
5. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement)Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) (Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.