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Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position and remove the key from the ignition.
  2. Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    GM851655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not rotate the intermediate shaft once separated from the gear. Possible damage or a malfunction could occur.
  5. Remove the steering gear to intermediate shaft pinch bolt and discard.
  6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove both steering gear outer tie rod to knuckle nuts and discard the nuts.
    8. Fig 3: Separating Outer Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
    GM854983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge type tool.
  8. Use the SA91100C  to separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Steering Gear Bolts
    GM851710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering gear bolts.
  10. Remove the rear transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
  11. Carefully remove the steering gear from the frame and the vehicle through the LH wheel opening.
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