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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 105 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRACK AND PINION BOOT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Steering Rack Assembly

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod assembly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
Remove the rear frame mounting bolts to allow for tool access. Refer to Frame Replacement .

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Tie Rod Assembly Jam Nut

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Remove the inner tie rod jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod assembly (1).

Fig 3: View Of Tie Rod End Clamp, Rack & Pinion Boot

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Remove the clamp (2) from the end of the inner tie rod boot (1).

Fig 4: View Of Inner Tie Rod Boot Clamp

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Remove the inner tie rod boot clamp (1) from the inner tie rod boot (3) with side cutters.
Discard the inner tie rod boot clamp (1).

IMPORTANT: Prior to removing breather tube (2) or the inner tie rod boot (3), mark the location of the breather tube (2) on the power steering gear assembly.

Remove the inner tie rod boot (3) and the breather tube (2).

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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.