Power Steering Gear Disassembled View (Rack and Pinion)

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Power Steering Gear Disassembled View (Rack and Pinion)
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Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Components
GM1744472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
2 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
3 Steering Gear Boot Clamp
4 Steering Gear Boot
5 Steering Gear Boot Clamp
6 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
7 Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe
8 Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe
9 Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Seal
10 Steering Gear Cylinder Pipe Seal
11 Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate
12 Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
13 Steering Gear
14 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
15 Steering Gear Boot Clamp
16 Steering Gear Boot
17 Steering Gear Boot Clamp
18 Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
19 Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
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