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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 603 (STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSIDLER ARM REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION 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: Idler Arm, Frame Bolts And Nuts
    GM340442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Position the idler arm (2) to the vehicle frame.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the idler arm bolts (3) and nuts (1) to the frame and tighten to 105 (78 lb ft).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Idler Arm & Relay Rod
    GM1862657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the idler arm (1) to the relay rod (2).
    4. NOTE:

    Do not reuse the old idler arm nut.

  4. Install the new idler arm nut (3) to the idler arm (1) and tighten to 62 (46 lb ft).
  5. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  6. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
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