Steering Gear Covers — Replacement (Chevrolet Trailblazer 1)

1. Loosen the wheel nuts, jack up the front of the car and install supports. Remove the wheels.

2. Remove the ends from the steering gear rods (see subsection 19).

3. Cut the clamps of the covers. The clamps can be thrown away (see illustration).



4. Mark the location of the alignment marks on the covers and steering gear (one arrow mark is located at the back of each cover, and two marks are located next to it). Remove the covers.

5. Install the new clamp onto the inner end of the boot.

6. Lubricate the groove of the steering rod with universal grease (where the outer edge of the cover is located). Also lubricate the mounting grooves on the steering gear (where the inner edge of the cover will be clamped).

7. Align the marks on the boot and steering gear and pull the new boot onto the steering gear housing.

8. Make sure the cover is not twisted, then tighten the new inner clamp using the special tool (which is freely available).

9. Install and tighten the outer clamps.

10. Install the tie rod ends.

11. Check and, if necessary, adjust the front wheel alignment angles.

[The article was borrowed from the website: «ChevyMan.ru»]