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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Outer Tie Rod & Retaining Nut
    GM575833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the outer tie rods retaining nuts (2).
    5. Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using J 24319-B  remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 4: Locating Steering Rack-To-Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM105357Courtesy 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 .
    9. Fig 5: View Of Engine Mount
    GM521323Courtesy 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.
    12. Fig 6: View of Power Steering Pressure and Return Hoses
    GM337376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses from the power steering gear.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM337379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts.
  14. Install a jack under the rear portion of the frame.
    15. Fig 8: Identifying the Insulator, Bolt, & Retainer
    GM290804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the rear mounting bolts from the frame.
    16. 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.
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