Sierra 2500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (HP2)
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (HP2)
Special Tools
CH-49009 Inner Tie Rod Wrench
Removal Procedure
Note: After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is
evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear.
Note: The appropriate flats on the steering gear rack are only present on the driver side of the vehicle. If the passenger side steering linkage inner
tie rod must be replaced then the steering gear boot must be removed from the driver's side as well in order to hold the steering gear rack from
rotating. Replacing the passenger side steering linkage inner tie rod will require two people, one to hold the steering gear rack and one to install
the steering linkage inner tie rod.
1. Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement (HP2) (See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Steering Gear Boot
Replacement (HP2))Steering Gear Boot Replacement (Without HP2) (See: Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Steering Gear Boot Replacement
(Without HP2)).
2. Disengage the steering linkage inner tie rod washer (1) from the steering linkage inner tie rod.