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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 931 (STEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTIE ROD REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Front Tie Rod Components
    GM340960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. IMPORTANT:

    Use the J 24319-B  in order to separate all the tie rods and ball joints.

  2. Remove the nut (2) from the outer tie rod ball stud (3).
    3. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Use the J 24319-B  in order to remove the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle.
    4. IMPORTANT:

    Do not reuse the nut.

  4. Remove the tie rod end from the shaft by loosening the jam nut .
  5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the relay rod.
    6. Fig 3: Front Tie Rod Components
    GM340960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Inspect the shaft (6) for bent or damaged threads.
  7. Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle (1).
RENDER: 1.0x

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