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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 145 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT - ON VEHICLEINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Installation Procedure

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Gear Boot Clamp & Boot
    GM1759493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the new steering gear boot clamp (1) onto the steering gear boot (2).
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod, Steering Gear & Boot
    GM1759513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Prior to steering gear boot installation, apply grease to the steering linkage inner tie rod (2) and the steering gear (1).
  3. Install the steering gear boot (3) onto the steering linkage inner tie rod (2).
    4. IMPORTANT: The steering gear boot must not be twisted, puckered or out of shape in any way. If the steering gear boot is not shaped properly, adjust it by hand before installing the steering gear boot clamp.
  4. Install the steering gear boot onto the steering gear (1) until the steering gear boot (3) is seated in the groove on the steering gear housing.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Rack & Pinion Boot & Boot Clamp
    GM1759515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Crimp the steering gear boot clamp (1) with pliers J 22610  or equivalent. See Special Tools .
  6. Pinch the pliers together on the steering gear boot (2) in order to install the steering gear boot clamp.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Steering Gear Boot Clamp & Boot
    GM1759500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Compress the steering gear boot clamp (2) and install it onto the steering gear boot (1).
    8. Fig 5: View Of Inner Tie Rod Assembly & Hex Jam Nut
    GM1759516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (2) to the steering linkage inner tie rod (1).
  9. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
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