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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2117 (STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRELAY ROD REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber from the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering Linkage Shock Absorber Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rods. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Idler Arm & Relay Rod
    GM1862675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the idler arm nut (6).

    Discard the nut.

  5. Separate the idler arm (1) from the relay rod (5) using the J 24319-B  Puller.
  6. Remove the pitman arm nut (4).

    Discard the nut.

  7. Separate the pitman arm (2) from the relay rod using the J 24319-B  Puller.
  8. Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.
  9. Inspect the threads and seals on all steering related components. Repair or replace the components as necessary.
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