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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1923 (STEERING LINKAGE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSRELAY ROD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Locating Idler Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM828852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the relay rod to the vehicle.
  2. Install the relay rod to the pitman arm and idler arm.
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the new relay rod to the idler arm retaining nut and tighten to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).
    4. Fig 2: Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the new relay rod to the pitman arm retaining nut and tighten to 63 N.m (47 lb ft).
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Inner Tie Rods
    GM837714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the inner tie rods to the relay rod.
    6. Fig 4: Locating Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM832413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Inner Tie Rod To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM858410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Tighten the inner tie rods to relay rod retaining nuts using J 34028  to 112 N.m (83 lb ft).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Verify the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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