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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.
  1. Install J 42640  into the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column. This will maintain the correct steering orientation.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 1: Installing J 42640 Into Steering Column Access Hole
    G01602526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the outer tie rods retaining nuts (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rods Retaining Nuts
    G01602527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using J 24319-B  remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle
    G01602528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
  7. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
  8. Remove the steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
    Fig 4: Removing Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    G01602529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear transmission mount upper mounting nuts (1).
  10. Disconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector, if equipped.
  11. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Transmission Mount Upper Mounting Nuts
    G01602530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses from the power steering gear.
    Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Pressure & Return Hoses
    G01602531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts.
  14. Install a jack under the rear portion of the frame.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G01602532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the rear mounting bolts from the frame.
    CAUTION: The frame must be properly supported before partially lowering. The frame should not be lowered any further than needed to gain access to the steering gear
  16. Lower the rear portion of the frame.
  17. Remove the rack and pinion from the drivers side of the vehicle.
  18. Transfer necessary components.
    Fig 8: Removing Rack & Pinion
    G01602533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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