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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1428 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install a new clamp loosely on the inner part of the steering gear boot.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Steering Gear Boot
    GM854991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Apply grease from the service kit to the indicated locations.
    3. IMPORTANT:

    The steering gear boot must seat in the appropriate groove on the steering gear.

  3. Install the steering gear boot over the steering gear inner tie rod and onto the steering gear.
  4. Using J 22610  keystone clamp pliers, crimp the inner steering gear boot clamp.
  5. Install the outer steering gear boot clamp.
  6. Install a new steering gear inner tie rod nut in the same position the prior one was removed from.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Outer & Inner Tie Rods
    GM854987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the rack and pinion outer tie rod end. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  8. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment .
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