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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 became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

  1. With the front wheels of the vehicle in the straight ahead position, install the J-42640  pininto the steering column access hole in order to lock the steering column.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
    5. Fig 2: Locating Steering Rack-To-Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM105357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in an accident and possible personal injury.

  5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
  6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Outer Tie Rod & Retaining Nut
    GM575833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nuts (2).
    8. Fig 4: Outer Tie Rod Assembly And Puller Tool
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Use the J-24319-B  pullerin order to disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
  9. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
    10. Fig 5: View of Power Steering Pressure and Return Hoses
    GM337376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose (2) from the steering gear.
  11. Disconnect the power steering return hose (1) from the steering gear.
  12. If equipped, disconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector.
  13. Remove the left stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    14. Fig 6: View Of Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM337379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the 2 steering gear bolts.
  15. Remove the steering gear through the left wheel opening.
  16. If you are replacing the power steering gear, transfer the outer tie rods.
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