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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2025TRAVERSE HIGH COUNTRY, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGMANUAL STEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2025 Chevrolet Traverse High Country, FWD

Installation Procedure

2025 Chevrolet Traverse High Country, FWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    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

  4. Using a suitable tool, tighten the steering gear boot clamp.
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    Steering Gear Boot Clamp - Outer (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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    Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (1) - Install

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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) @ Steering Knuckle - Install

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    CAUTION:

    Fastener Caution .

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

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

  11. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  12. Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
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