Steering Gear Bushing Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Gear Bushing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (FWD, LFX With NXC) , Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LFX, With NXC) , Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LF3 With NXC) .
1	Steering Gear Bushing (Qty: 2) NOTE: Note the direction and how far the steering gear bushing is installed in the steering gear to assist during installation. Procedure Use a suitable tool to press out the steering gear bushings. Discard steering gear bushings. Lubricate the new steering gear bushings with a mild soap. NOTE: Ensure the rubber flange on steering gear bushing is completely inserted into the steering gear before pushing in. Install the steering gear bushings into the steering gear housing. Use a rubber mallet to tap on the steering gear bushings until completely seated in steering gear.

Callout

Component Name

Steering Gear Bushing (Qty: 2)

NOTE:

Note the direction and how far the steering gear bushing is installed in the steering gear to assist during installation.

Procedure

Use a suitable tool to press out the steering gear bushings. Discard steering gear bushings.
Lubricate the new steering gear bushings with a mild soap.

NOTE:

Ensure the rubber flange on steering gear bushing is completely inserted into the steering gear before pushing in.

Install the steering gear bushings into the steering gear housing.
Use a rubber mallet to tap on the steering gear bushings until completely seated in steering gear.