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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Components
    GM663696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses from the power steering gear.
  7. Remove the power steering line hold-downs from the crossmember.
  8. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement .
  9. Remove the two front crossmember mounting nuts.
  10. Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, Do Not Remove, the two rear crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 inch).
  11. Disconnect the height sensor arm to the control arm.
  12. Use a utility stand to support the front of the crossmember.
  13. Using the J 33432-A  , by compressing the coil spring, it will allow the crossmember to lower enough to properly remove the gear.
  14. Remove the lower shock mounting bolts.
  15. Remove the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper from the crossmember.
  16. Remove the plastic brake pipe hold-down for the right front brake pipe.
  17. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
  18. Maneuver the power steering gear around the brake lines (1) from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.
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