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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the rack and pinion outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  4. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Hose Assembly
    GM1207235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LLR)  or Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LH8) .
  6. Disconnect the lower intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Steering Gear Vertical Mounting Bolts
    GM1207228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the vertical steering gear nut, washer, and bolt.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Steering Gear Horizontal Mounting Bolts
    GM1207227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the horizontal steering gear nut, washer, and bolt.
  9. Remove the steering gear bracket bolts and bracket.
  10. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
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