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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locking/Unlocking Steering Column
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

    • The steering column
    • The intermediate shaft(s)
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

  1. Install the J-42640  pin to the steering column lower access hole in order to lock the steering column in the straight ahead position.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
  3. Remove as much power steering fluid from the reservoir as possible.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Gear
    GM309303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Caution .

  7. Disconnect the power brake booster outlet hose (4) and power steering gear outlet hose (1) or the power steering cooler hose (1) from the power steering gear (2).
  8. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.
    9. Fig 3: Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the pitman arm to relay rod retaining nut.
    10. Fig 4: Pitman Arm And Relay Rod (Non Rack And Pinion)
    GM832396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using the J-24319-B  puller.
    11. Fig 5: Stabilizer Shaft, Clamps, Insulators & Mounting Bolts
    GM830496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The stabilizer shaft insulator stud may come out of the frame while removing the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts.

  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (3) and/or studs.
  12. Move the stabilizer shaft (2) down in order to disconnect the stabilizer shaft from the frame and access the lower steering gear bolts.
  13. Support the stabilizer shaft in order to avoid stress on the stabilizer shaft links.
    14. Fig 6: Power Steering Gear Mounting & Mounting Bolts
    GM829019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
  15. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
    16. Fig 7: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear, Washer & Nut
    GM398127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer.
    17. Fig 8: Pitman Arm Puller Tools
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using the J-6632-01  puller or the J-29107-A  puller.
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