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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 768 (STEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTIE ROD REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Front Tie Rod Components
    GM340960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. IMPORTANT: Use the J 24319-B  in order to separate all the tie rods and ball joints. See Special Tools .
  2. Remove the nut (2) from the outer tie rod ball stud (3).
    3. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Use the J 24319-B  in order to remove the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
    4. IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the nut.
  4. Remove the tie rod end from the shaft by loosening the jam nut.
  5. Remove the outer tie rod end from the relay rod.
    6. Fig 3: Front Tie Rod Components
    GM340960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Inspect the shaft (6) for bent or damaged threads.
  7. Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle (1).
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