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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    4. Fig 1: Power Steering Heat Shield & Power Steering Gear
    GM1357125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the snaps (3) from the power steering heat shield (2).
  5. Remove the power steering heat shield (2) from the power steering gear (1).
    6. Fig 2: View Of Steering Rack Assembly
    GM454261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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: Set steering shaft so the block tooth on the upper steering shaft is at the 12 o'clock position, the wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead and set the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the coil.
  6. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  7. Disconnect both outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the frame to allow bolt access. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement in Front Suspension.
    9. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts & Nuts
    GM1206119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Support the rear of the frame (3) using jackstands.
    10. IMPORTANT: The power steering gear mounting bolts are different sizes. Note each bolt location for assembly.
  10. Remove the frame bolts from the rear of the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
    11. NOTE: Do not lower the rear of the frame too far as damage to the engine components nearest to the cowl may result.
  11. Lower the rear of the frame (3).
  12. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (L26 and L32) .
  13. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement .
  14. If applicable, disconnect the Magnasteer Variable Assist harness connector from the power steering gear assembly.
  15. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts and nuts (1,4).
    16. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear
    GM1206186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
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