FixVault

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM) 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: Pitman Arm & 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 .