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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1) or Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (N40) .
  2. Remove the intermediate steering shaft upper seal. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Seal Replacement .
  3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the exhaust isolators from the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (2H0, LUV) .
  8. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket through bolt. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD) or Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) .
    9. Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
    GM2808014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the vehicle frame.
    10. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket
    GM2809970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the steering gear.
  11. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
    12. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    GM2808015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and release the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2, 3) and seals (4) from the steering gear. Discard the seals.
  13. Position adjustable jack stands underneath the left and right sides of the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame.
  14. Loosen but do not remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame front bolts, if equipped, and remove the upper and rear drivetrain and front suspension frame bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Long Cradle) or Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle) .
  15. Partially lower the rear of the drivetrain and front suspension frame to gain clearance for the steering gear.
  16. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
    17. Fig 4: Steering Gear And Mounting Bolts
    GM2813354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the steering gear nuts (1), washers (2) and steering gear bolts (3). Discard the nuts and bolts.
  18. Remove the steering gear (4) from the vehicle.
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