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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2025EQUINOX ACTIV, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WD

Installation Procedure

2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WDSECTION Installation Procedure
  1. GM6288268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Position a NEW steering gear boot clamp (1) on the steering gear boot (2).

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    Apply a small layer of grease to the inner mating surfaces (1) of the steering gear boot before installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 

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    Steering Gear Boot (1) - Install

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    Steering Gear Boot Clamp @ Steering Gear (2) - Tighten- use DT-35910  Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers (1)

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    Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp (1) - Install

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    NOTE:

    Tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) during the front toe adjustment procedure.

    Install the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1) until aligned with the previously placed matched mark on the steering linkage inner tie rod.

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    CAUTION:

    Ensure the Outer Tie Rod Boot is not twisted or deformed during assembly. If the boot is twisted or deformed, damage to the boot will occur.

    Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (1) - Install

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    CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution

    Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 

  9. GM5925650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Tighten the steering linkage tie rod adjuster nut (1) during the front toe adjustment procedure.

    Install the steering linkage tie rod adjuster nut (1) until aligned with the previously placed matched mark on the steering linkage inner tie rod.

  10. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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