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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER  .
    CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
    NOTE: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
  4. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  5. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame.
  6. Remove the frame rear bolts.
    NOTE: Do not lower the rear of the frame too far as damage to the engine components nearest to the cowl may result.
  7. Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame and the powertrain.
  8. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.

    Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .

  9. Remove the power steering gear cooler pipe from the steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING COOLER PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT  .
  10. Remove the power steering gear pressure hose from the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 1: Supporting Frame
    G01499355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering gear nut(s).
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Gear Fasteners
    G01499356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering gear bolts.
  13. Remove the power steering gear through the vehicle left side wheel opening.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Gear
    G01499357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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