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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Steering Gear Boot
    GM2375391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp @Steering Gear Boot - Loosely install

    Install a NEW clamp.

  2. Apply the lubricant from the service kit to the steering linkage inner tie rod and to the steering gear boot.
  3. Steering Gear Boot - Install
    4. Fig 2: Steering Gear Inner Boot Clamp
    GM2028057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Use the CH-804  tensioner to tighten the steering gear boot inner clamp (1).
    5. Fig 3: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
    GM2028056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp - Install
  6. Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut - Install
  7. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod - Install - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement 
  8. Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
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