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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to ENGINE PROTECTION SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the relay rod nut from the pitman arm ball stud.

    Do not reuse the nut.

    Fig 1: Idler Arm Ball Stud Nut
    GM793270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    4. Fig 2: Disconnecting Relay Rod Ball Stud From Pitman Arm
    GM397356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not hammer on the pitman arm, pitman arm shaft or puller. Damage to the pitman arm or steering gear may result.
  4. Use the J 24319-B  in order to remove the relay rod from the pitman arm ball stud. See Special Tools .
    5. Fig 3: Removing Pitman Arm From Steering Gear
    GM291264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT .
  6. Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft in order to ensure the proper alignment at assembly.
  7. Remove the pitman arm nut.
  8. Use the J 29107-A  or J 6632-01  in order to remove the pitman arm from the steering gear pitman shaft. See Special Tools .
  9. Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
  10. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.
  11. Clean the threads on the ball stud.
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