Cruze L4-1.4L Turbo (2011)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-22610 - Keystone Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (See: Tools and Equipment).
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove 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).
3. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut.
4. Remove the outer boot clamp (1).
Discard the clamp.
5. Cut the inner boot clamp (3).
Discard the clamp.
6. Remove the steering gear boot (2).
7. Clean the steering linkage inner tie rod and the steering gear boot contact area of any lubricant or debris.
Installation Procedure