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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 928 (STEERING LINKAGE)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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    Fig 1: Idler Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM828852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the relay rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the new relay rod to the idler arm retaining nut.

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

    4. Fig 2: Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy 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).

    5. Fig 3: Inner Tie Rods
    GM837714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the inner tie rods to the relay rod.
    6. Fig 4: Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM832413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts.
    7. Fig 5: Loosening/Tightening Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM858410Courtesy 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 Measuring Wheel Alignment .
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