Chevrolet 2001 Automobile Parts User Manual


 
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory
systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist
until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See
COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION
before disconnecting battery.
OUTER TIE ROD
Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove cotter pin and castle nut
from outer tie rod end. Loosen outer-to-inner tie rod lock nut. Using
Steering Linkage Puller (J-24319-01), separate outer tie rod end from
steering knuckle. Remove outer tie rod end from inner tie rod, noting
number of turns required to remove.
Installation
Install outer tie rod end with same number of turns as when
removed. Tighten outer-to-inner tie rod lock nut to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To complete installation, reverse removal
procedure. Tighten tie rod end castle nut to specification. Install
NEW cotter pin at castle nut. DO NOT back off nut to install cotter
pin. Adjust toe-in as necessary.
RACK & PINION BOOTS
Removal
Remove outer tie rod. See OUTER TIE ROD. Remove outer-to-
inner tie rod lock nut. Remove outer boot clamp. Cut off and discard
inner boot clamp. When replacing both rack boots, mark location of
breather tube to rack (if equipped), for installation reference.
Remove breather tube. DO NOT remove breather tube if only replacing
one boot. Slide boot from inner tie rod.
Installation
1) Place NEW inner clamp onto boot. Install breather tube (if
removed), aligning tube as marked during removal. Install boot. If
necessary, apply thin coat of grease onto inner tie rod shaft (except
threads) and boot clamping area onto housing to aid in installation.
Ensure boot is not twisted or out of shape. Ensure breather tube is in
proper notch position in boot.
2) Crimp inner clamp using Banding Tool (J-22610). Install
outer clamp. Install outer tie rod end. Tighten outer-to-inner tie rod
lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To complete
installation, reverse removal procedure. Adjust toe-in as necessary.
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY
Removal
It may be necessary to remove or reposition power steering
pump to remove pulley. If necessary, see POWER STEERING PUMP. Install
Pulley Remover (J-25034), on pulley hub at pump shaft. While holding
remover body with wrench, turn center bolt clockwise to draw/pull
pulley off pump shaft.
Installation
NOTE: Do not use arbor press to install pulley.
Using Pulley Installer (J-25033), install pulley onto shaft
until internal stop is contacted or face of pulley hub is even with