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Removal Procedure

NOTE: Do not rotate steering shaft after steering column has been removed. Damage to SIR components may occur.
    Fig 1: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the steering column lower trim cover using the J 42640  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Engine Controls 4.3L.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Shaft Shield
    GM288800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the intermediate shaft shield from the steering gear.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose At Power Steering Gear
    GM395770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
  5. Remove the pressure and the return hoses from the power steering gear.

    Cap or tape the ends of the hoses and the gear fittings in order to prevent dirt from entering the system.

    6. Fig 4: Locating Lower Intermediate Shaft Coupling Bolt
    GM692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling bolt.
  7. Draw alignment marks on the lower intermediate shaft coupling and the steering shaft.
  8. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling from the steering shaft.
  9. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement (RWD) or Pitman Arm Replacement (4WD) in Steering Linkage.
    10. Fig 5: Locating Steering Gear Mounting Bolts & Washers
    GM288824Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and the washers from the frame.
  11. Remove the steering gear.
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