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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Steering Damper & Components
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  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
    3. IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the nut.
  3. Remove the steering damper (2) ball stud nut (1).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Steering Damper Ball Stud, Relay Rod & J 24319-B
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  4. Remove the steering damper ball stud from the relay rod using the J 24319-B  .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Steering Damper & Components
    GM340952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the nut.
  5. Remove the steering damper mounting bolt (5) and the nut (6).
  6. Remove the steering damper (4) from the vehicle.
  7. Inspect the following parts:
    • The steering damper for leaks and damage
    • The mounting bolts and the nuts for damage or corrosion
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