whitestingray81
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Hi all,
I just picked up a 2007 Avalanche LT a couple of months ago (I know, this is a Tahoe forum, but there isn't much out there in the way of Avalanche-only help). I've been slowly fixing all the small, nagging problems, but the last one is the steering shaft boot is split and needs to be replaced. A couple of questions:
1. Can I do this myself? I don't have a lift, but I do have ramps to drive up on.
2. What is the procedure to do the replacement? Which bolts need to be removed and what are the torque specs for said bolts?
3. I know I need to tie-down the steering wheel so it doesn't wildly turn and break connected wires, but any other tips?
4. This is the correct boot kit (#3 in picture), correct?
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Below is a picture of said torn boot. If it's important, the AV is 4wd and has the 5.3 flex fuel engine. Thanks!
I just picked up a 2007 Avalanche LT a couple of months ago (I know, this is a Tahoe forum, but there isn't much out there in the way of Avalanche-only help). I've been slowly fixing all the small, nagging problems, but the last one is the steering shaft boot is split and needs to be replaced. A couple of questions:
1. Can I do this myself? I don't have a lift, but I do have ramps to drive up on.
2. What is the procedure to do the replacement? Which bolts need to be removed and what are the torque specs for said bolts?
3. I know I need to tie-down the steering wheel so it doesn't wildly turn and break connected wires, but any other tips?
4. This is the correct boot kit (#3 in picture), correct?
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Below is a picture of said torn boot. If it's important, the AV is 4wd and has the 5.3 flex fuel engine. Thanks!