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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING LINKAGE INSPECTIONLEFT SIDE STEERING LINKAGE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Left Side Steering Linkage

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Left Side Steering Linkage
  1. Elevate the left front of vehicle and install suitable vehicle support, maintaining contact between the right front wheel and shop floor.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the wheels in a straight-ahead position and install the J 42640  .
    3. Fig 2: Installing A Dial Indicator Between The Outer Tie Rod And Steering Knuckle
    GM1557558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install a dial indicator between the outer tie rod and steering knuckle as shown and push inward to remove the lash slowly with one hand.
  4. Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward on the tire and note amount of movement in joint.

    Movement should not exceed 1.0 mm.

    5. Fig 3: Installing The Dial Indicator Between The Outer Tie Rod End And Jam Nut
    GM1557565Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the dial indicator between the outer tie rod end and jam nut and attach the other end to the relay rod as shown and push inward on the tire to remove the lash slowly with one hand.
  6. Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward and note amount of movement in the joint.

    Movement should not exceed 1.0 mm.

    7. Fig 4: Installing The Dial Indicator Between The Pitman Arm And Relay Rod
    GM1557556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the dial indicator between the pitman arm and relay rod as shown in and push inward on the tire to remove the lash slowly with one hand.
    8. Fig 5: Measuring Amount Of Movement In The Left Side Joint
    GM1557561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward and note the amount of movement in the joint.

    Movement should not exceed 1.0 mm.

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