Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008)
2. Apply grease from the service kit to the indicated locations.
Important: The steering gear boot must seat in the appropriate groove on the steering gear.
3. Install the steering gear boot over the steering linkage inner tie rod and onto the steering gear.
4. Using pliers J 22610 , crimp the inner steering gear boot clamp.
5. Install the outer steering gear boot clamp.
6. Install a new steering linkage inner tie rod nut in the same position the prior one was removed from.
7. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (See: Tie Rod/Service and Repair/Steering
Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement) .
8. Adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment (See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Front Toe Adjustment) .
