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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Secure the steering wheel utilizing 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
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible if equipped with hydraulic power steering (HPS).
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed if equipped with HPS.
  3. Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    4. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nuts
    GM1865912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove both steering linkage outer tie rod nuts (1) and discard them.
    5. NOTE: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
  5. Use separator SA91100C  to separate the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 2: Steering Shaft Coupling Bolt
    GM1865914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the steering shaft coupling bolt (1) and disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear.
    7. Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts
    GM1865915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts (3) and disconnect the stabilizer shaft links (1) from the stabilizer shaft (2).
  8. Remove the steering gear bolts and nuts.
  9. Rotate the stabilizer shaft to provide clearance for the steering gear.
    10. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM1819491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) if equipped with HPS.
    11. Fig 5: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
    GM1819480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the old O-Ring seals.
  11. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) and the power steering cooler hose (1) from the steering gear if equipped with HPS.
  12. Maneuver and remove the steering gear through the left wheelhouse opening.
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