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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING LINKAGE OUTER TIE ROD REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Tie Rod Inner Jam Nut
    GM854976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Use paint in order to place a match mark on the inner tie rod at the inner tie rod nut.
  3. Loosen the rack and pinion inner tie rod nut.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rack and pinion outer tie rod end nut.

    Discard the nut.

    5. Fig 3: Separating Outer Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
    GM854983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use the J-24319-B:  puller in order to separate the rack and pinion outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Outer & Inner Tie Rods
    GM854987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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