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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 220 (STEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRELAY ROD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the relay rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm.
    CAUTION: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  3. Install the new relay rod to the idler arm retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Relay Rod To Idler Arm Retaining Nut
    G01217281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the new relay rod to the pitman arm retaining nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Relay Rod To Pitman Arm Retaining Nut
    G01217282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the inner tie rods to the relay rod.
    Fig 3: Installing Inner Tie Rods To Relay Rod
    G01217283Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts.
    Fig 4: Installing Inner Tie Rods To Relay Rod Retaining Nuts
    G01217284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J-34028  .

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 112 N.m (83 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
    Fig 5: Tightening Inner Tie Rods To Relay Rod Retaining Nuts Using J-34028
    G01217285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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