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Steering Gear Boot: Installation

  1. Install new boot clamp onto steering gear boot at steering gear housing end.
  2. Apply grease in service kit to locations shown in illustration prior to boot installation. This grease provides a water barrier and must be used to protect internal gear components from corrosion.
    3. Fig 1: Applying Grease In Service Kit To Locations Prior To Boot Installation
    G01956267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install boot onto inner tie rod assembly. Slide boot along rod assembly until large end of boot is seated in steering gear housing groove.
  4. Using Clamp Pliers SA9164C, crimp clamp on housing end of boot.
  5. Install clamp on inner tie rod end of boot.
    6. Fig 2: Installing Clamp On Inner Tie Rod End Of Boot
    G01956268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install inner tie rod to outer tie rod jam nut.
    7. Fig 3: Installing Inner Tie Rod To Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut
    G01956269Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Thread outer tie rod onto inner tie rod.
    Fig 4: Threading Outer Tie Rod Onto Inner Tie Rod
    G01956270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The tie rod ends must be thoroughly cleaned before installing and tightening.
  8. Install tie rod end into steering knuckle.
  9. Using Steering Linkage Installer J44015 (or equivalent) seat the tie rod end into the knuckle and tighten. Tighten tie rod end linkage installer to 45 N.m (33 ft lbs).
    CAUTION: Use a new nut. Torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.
  10. Remove linkage installer and install new tie rod end nut and tighten. Tighten tie rod end-to-steering knuckle nut to 60 N.m (44 ft lbs).
    11. Fig 5: Installing New Tie Rod End Nut
    G01956271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Hand tighten inner tie rod-to-outer tie rod jam nut.
    NOTE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.
    12. Fig 6: Tightening Inner Tie Rod-To-Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut
    G01956272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install wheel and tire assemblies.
  13. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a crisscross pattern.
    1. Hand tighten all five wheel bolts.
    2. Use a torque wrench to tighten wheel bolts using a crisscross pattern. Tighten wheel bolts (initial torque) to 63 N.m (46 ft lbs).
    3. Use a torque wrench to final tighten wheel bolts using a crisscross pattern. Tighten wheel bolts (final torque) to 125 N.m (92 ft lbs).
  14. Set toe. (Refer to ALIGNMENT, WHEELS & TIRES .)
  15. Lower vehicle from hoist.
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