Tahoe 4WD V8-6.2L (2009)
Note: Only move the tire enough to feel any lash between the inner tie rod and the inner tie rod housing without moving the steering gear rack.
6. Grasping the tire at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, gently push in on one side of the tire to remove any lash.
7. Zero the dial indicator.
8. On the same side of the tire previously pushed inwards, gently pull outwards and measure the lash.
9. Record the measurement seen on the dial indicator.
10. If the measured value exceeds 0.5 mm (0.02 in) then replace the inner tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Standard) (
See: Service and Repair/Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement)Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) (See:
Service and Repair/Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement).
11. Repeat the procedure for the other side.
