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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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. Install the J-42640:  pin in the steering column lower access hole in order to lock the steering column.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  4. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Gear
    GM309303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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).
  7. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack & Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the pitman arm to relay rod retaining nut.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Pitman Arm & Relay Rod (Non Rack & Pinion)
    GM832396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using the J-24319-B:  puller.
  10. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  11. Move the stabilizer shaft down in order to access the lower steering gear bolts.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Gear Mounting & Mounting Bolts
    GM829019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
  13. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
    14. Fig 6: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear, Washer & Nut
    GM398127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer.
    15. Fig 7: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear (Non Rack and Pinion) & Special Tools
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using the J-6632-01:  puller or the J-29107-A:  puller.
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