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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  4. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement - Lower in Steering Wheel and Column.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Gear
    GM309303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power brake booster outlet hose (4) and power steering gear outlet hose or the power steering cooler hose (1) from the power steering gear (2).
  6. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.
    7. Fig 2: Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the pitman arm to relay rod retaining nut.
    8. Fig 3: Disconnecting Pitman Arm From Relay Rod
    GM832396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
    9. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear Mounting & Mounting Bolts
    GM829019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear, Washer & Nut
    GM398127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer.
    12. Fig 6: Removing Pitman Arm From Power Steering Gear
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using J 6632-01  or J 29107-A  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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