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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 929 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT - ON VEHICLEREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Assembly Jam Nut
    GM297360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  3. Remove the hexagon jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod (1).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp At Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM416130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the tie rod end clamp (2) from the rack and pinion boot (1).
    5. Fig 3: View Of Boot Clamp And Rack & Pinion Boot
    GM416133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the boot clamp (1) from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters.
  6. Discard the boot clamp (1).
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Rack & Pinion Boot & Breather Tube
    GM416160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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