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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM) , Steering Gear Replacement (HP2) , Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) .
  2. Place the steering gear into a vise.
  3. Fig 1: View Of Steering Gear And Pitman Arm
    GM1862648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the pitman arm nut (1) and washer (2).
  5. Fig 2: Pitman Arm & Power Steering Gear (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the pitman arm from the pitman arm shaft using J 6632-01  pitman arm puller or J 29107-A  pitman arm puller.