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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the J 42640  to the steering column.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
    5. Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt
    GM907425Courtesy 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: 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.
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
  6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Variable Effort Steering Electrical Connector
    GM909110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the variable effort steering harness connector.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nuts
    GM886244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nuts.
    9. Fig 5: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using the J 24319-B  , separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckles.
  10. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose-To-Power Steering Gear Retaining Bolt
    GM1301495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering hoses to power steering gear retaining bolt.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Power Steering Gear And Hoses
    GM908682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the power steering hoses from the power steering gear.
  13. If equipped with the 4.6L (LH2) engine, perform the following steps:
    1. Disconnect the left brake line from the brake hose.
    2. Plug the brake line.
    3. Carefully position the brake line to the side.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Front Differential-To-Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
    GM859584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If equipped with AWD, using a suitable jack, support the bottom of the front differential housing.
    15. Fig 9: View Of Engine Mount Lower Retaining Nuts
    GM1067552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. If equipped with AWD, loosen the right engine mount nut.
  16. If equipped with AWD, raise the differential housing to clear the steering rack bolt.
    17. Fig 10: View Of Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM874631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
  18. If equipped with the 4.6L (LH2) engine, remove the left rearward lower control arm to frame mounting nut and bolt.
  19. Remove the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
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