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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the engine protection shield if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  5. Place a drain pan to catch the fluid.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Hose Assembly
    GM1207235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LLV, LLR)  or Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LH8) .
  7. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  8. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Steering Gear Vertical Mounting Bolts
    GM1207228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering gear vertical mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Steering Gear Horizontal Mounting Bolts
    GM1207227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.
  11. Remove the crossmember, 2WD ONLY. Refer to Crossmember Replacement .
  12. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
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