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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
    2. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield - L81
    GM892049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. If equipped with a L81 engine, remove the exhaust manifold pipe heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Rear Transmission Mount Through-Bolt - Manual Transaxle
    GM891629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear transaxle mount through bolt.
  4. Remove the rear transaxle mount to frame bolt.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Hoses At Steering Gear - L61
    GM891755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the steering gear.
  6. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the steering gear.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  8. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    9. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Right Front Lower Splash Shield
    GM894225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the right front lower splash shield (2).
  10. Disconnect the O2 sensor harness connector.
    11. Fig 5: Installing O2 Sensor Harness-To-Underbody Clamp Attachment Nut - L61 Engine
    GM892079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If equipped with a L61 engine, remove the O2 sensor clamp to underbody nut.
    12. Fig 6: Removing & Installing Exhaust Manifold Pipe
    GM891772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. If equipped with a L81 engine or L61 engine/manual transaxle, remove the exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (Automatic Transmission - L61) or Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement (Manual Transmission - L61) in Engine Exhaust.
    13. Fig 7: Removing & Installing Left Transaxle Mount At Engine Compartment Side Rail
    GM891641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the remaining rear transaxle mount to frame bolts.
  14. Remove the rear transaxle mount.
    15. Fig 8: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
    16. Fig 9: Disconnecting Frame-To-Shift Pin Clip - Manual Transmission
    GM893335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. If equipped with a L61 engine/manual transaxle, remove the shiftier link pivot pin clip.
    17. Fig 10: Installing Steering Gear-To-Frame Bolts & Nuts
    GM891603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the steering gear to frame bolts. Discard the bolts.
  18. If equipped with a steering gear heat shield, remove the heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
    19. Fig 11: Connecting Stabilizer Bar Link
    GM891609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the struts. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
    20. Fig 12: Removing & Installing Front Suspension Support Assembly
    GM891611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the front suspension support assemblies. Discard the bolts.
    21. Fig 13: Locating Frame-To-Body Bolts
    GM891619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Loosen the frame to body bolts in order to achieve clearance to remove the steering gear from the vehicle through the left wheel opening.
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