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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2103 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT (HP2)INSTALLATION 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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- 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.