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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1469 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT (HP2)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Inner Tie Rod, Boot & Clip

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Position the inner boot clamp onto the steering gear boot (3).
Apply grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod (1) and to the steering gear (5).
Install the steering gear boot onto the steering linkage inner tie rod.
Ensure the steering gear boot is not twisted, puckered, or improperly folded.
Install the steering gear boot onto the steering gear. Seat the steering gear boot in the groove on the steering gear housing (4).
Install the inner boot clamp to the steering gear boot.
Install the outer boot clamp (2) to the steering gear boot.
Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut to the steering linkage inner tie rod.
Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

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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.