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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    4. NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice .
  4. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  5. If equipped with a diesel engine, remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side .
  6. Disconnect the steering hoses from the steering gear.
  7. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
    8. Fig 1: View Of Pitman Arm Nut
    GM1864181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Discard the pitman arm nut.
  8. Remove the pitman arm nut (1).
    9. Fig 2: View Of Pitman Arm & Relay Rod (Non Rack & Pinion)
    GM832396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Separate the pitman arm from the relay rod using puller J 24319-B  . See Special Tools .
    10. Fig 3: View Of Steering Gear Bolts
    GM1864179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering gear bolts (1).
  11. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
  12. Transfer the pitman arm as necessary. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .
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