Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove outer tie rods retaining nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nuts (5.3L)
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NOTE: Do not attempt to disconnect a steering linkage joint by driving a wedge between the joint and the attached part. Seal damage may result which will cause premature failure of the joint.
Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles using J24319-B.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle (5.3L)
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Remove the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt from the power steering gear.
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
Remove the steering gear crossmember. Refer to Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement - Front in Frame and Underbody.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Intermediate Shaft Retaining Bolt From Power Steering Gear (5.3L)
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Remove the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
Remove the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear.
Support the power steering gear.

Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Hose Assembly From Power Steering Gear (5.3L)
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Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
Remove the outer tie rods (2) from the inner tie rods (3). Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .

Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Gear From Vehicle (5.3L)
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