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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: The steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the following components:
    • The steering column
    • The steering shaft coupling
    • The intermediate shaft
    • The lower steering shaft

    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. LOCK the steering column and verify the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to collect the fluid from the power steering system.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Pressure & Return Pipes
    GM1382073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the pressure (1) and return (3) pipes from the steering gear.
  6. Remove and discard the 2 O-rings from the steering gear.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Steering Shaft Coupling
    GM1381628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove and discard the nut (3) that retains the steering shaft coupling (2) to the steering gear pinion (4).
  8. Remove the bolt (1) from the coupling.
  9. Separate the coupling from the pinion.
  10. Remove the 2 outer tie rod ends. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  11. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts that retain the steering gear to the front frame.
  12. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
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