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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
    • The steering column
    • The intermediate shaft
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links at the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear propeller shaft, if equipped. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the underbody rear side rails. Refer to Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement .
  7. Remove the frame brace. Refer to Frame Brace Replacement .
  8. Remove the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .
  9. Remove the steering gear heat shields. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  10. Position adjustable jack stands underneath the left and right sides of the vehicle at the rear of the front frame.
  11. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
    12. Fig 1: Identifying Frame Reinforcement Mounting Bolts
    GM1856440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the left and right front frame reinforcement mounting bolts. Left side shown, right side similar.
    13. Fig 2: Identifying Front Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1856458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Loosen the front frame reinforcement mounting bolts (1). Left side shown, right side similar.
  14. Loosen the front frame mounting bolts (2). Left side shown, right side similar.
    15. Fig 3: Locating Rear Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1856464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Loosen the rear front frame mounting bolts (1).
    16. Fig 4: Identifying Frame & Frame Rail
    GM1856465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Lower the frame (1) from the frame rail (2) until enough clearance is gained to remove the steering gear.
    17. Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
    GM1861303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
  18. Pull the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses out of the steering gear and power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip.
    19. Fig 6: View Of Left Side Steering Gear Nuts & Bolts
    GM1860867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the left side steering gear nuts (1) and bolts (2).
    20. Fig 7: Identifying Right Side Steering Gear Bolts
    GM1861307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the right side steering gear bolts (1).
  21. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle through the driver side of the vehicle.
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