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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the Brake Pressure Modulator

    Valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) BRACKET REPLACEMENT in Antilock Brake System.

  2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER  .
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the crossmember. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  7. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Remove the electrical connectors from the crossmember.
  10. Remove the brake pipes from the crossmember.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Gear
    G01419080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
  12. Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, Do Not Remove, the four crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 inch).
  13. Remove the power steering gear (1) from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.
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