Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Tensioner
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
- Remove the steering gear boot outer clamp (2).
- Remove the steering gear boot inner clamp (3). Discard the clamp.
- Remove the steering gear boot (2).
- Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot contact area of any lubricant or debris.
Note:
Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the steering linkage inner tie rod before removing. During installation of the nut, align the match marks.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install a new steering gear boot inner clamp (3) loosely on the steering gear boot (2).
- Apply the lubricant from the service kit to the steering linkage inner tie rod and to the steering gear boot (2).
- Install the steering gear boot (2) over the steering linkage inner tie rod and onto the steering gear.
- Use the CH-804 tensioner in order to crimp the inner steering gear boot clamp (1).
- Install the steering gear outer boot clamp (2).
- Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
- Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- After installation is complete, measure and adjust the front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.
Note:
The steering gear boot must seat in the appropriate groove on the steering gear.
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH-161-B
DT-161-B
KM-161-B
J-22888-20A
Bearing Puller
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Steering Gear Replacement
Steering Gear Replacement
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Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
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