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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) .
  2. Place the steering gear into a vise.
  3. Fig 1: View Of Steering Gear And Pitman Arm
    GM1862648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the pitman arm nut (1) and washer (2).
  5. Fig 2: Removing Pitman Arm From Power Steering Gear (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the pitman arm from the pitman arm shaft using puller J 6632-01  or puller J 29107-A  . See Special Tools .