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.
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.
- 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.
- 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).
Note:
The steering gear boot must seat in the appropriate
groove on the steering gear.
- 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.
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
Callout
Component Name
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead,
secure the st ...
Other materials:
Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement
Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal
and Installation
Remove the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Seat ...
Tire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting
Note: After remounting a tire and wheel assembly to a hub/axle flange,
remeasure the tire and wheel assembly on-vehicle runout in order to verify that
the amount of runout has been reduced and brought to within tolerances.
Mark the location of the high spot on the tire and wheel asse ...
Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
Special Tools
EN-49941 Remover / Installer Piston Retainer Ring
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Lubricate the piston pin with clean engine oil.
Install the connecting rod (3) and the piston pin (2) to the piston (1).
Install t ...
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