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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
    2. 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.
  2. Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the steering wheel from moving.
  3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove the front compartment insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
  7. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  8. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
    10. Fig 1: Stabilizer Link Shaft And Nut
    GM2190441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Use an allen wrench in order to hold the stabilizer shaft link ball stud. Remove the lower stabilizer link shaft nut (2) on both sides.

    DISCARD the nuts.

  11. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link (1) from the stabilizer shaft.
    12. Fig 2: Engine Side Cover Fasteners
    GM2190435Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 4 fasteners (1) from the engine side cover on both sides.
    13. Fig 3: Front Engine Compartment Cover Fasteners
    GM2190436Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the 4 fasteners (1) from the front engine compartment cover.
    14. Fig 4: Front And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2028084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the front transmission mount bracket bolt (1).
  15. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket bolt (2).
    16. Fig 5: Rear Frame Reinforcements And Suspension Frame Bolts
    GM2190434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 2 rear suspension frame bolts (2).

    DISCARD the bolts.

  17. Remove the rear frame reinforcements (1).
  18. Lower the drivetrain and front suspension frame 55 mm (2 in) in order to access the steering gear. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
    19. Fig 6: Electrical Connector, Lock And Latch
    GM2192066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Connector latches are difficult to access
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector (3).
    1. Use a flat blade tool in order to release the lock (2) in the direction of the arrow.
    2. Use a flat blade tool in order to push down the latch (1) and pull off the electrical connector.
    20. Fig 7: Electrical Connectors And Latches
    GM2192082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Disconnect electrical connector (2).
    1. Use an angled flat blade tool in order to gently lift the latch (3).
    2. Pull off the electrical connector (2).
  21. Disconnect electrical connector (1).
    1. Use an angled flat blade tool in order to gently lift the latch (4).
    2. Pull off the electrical connector (1).
    22. Fig 8: Transmission Wiring Harness And Plugs
    GM2190443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Use a suitable tool in order to carefully disconnect the 2 wiring harness plugs (3) from the steering gear.
  23. Remove the 2 wiring harness bracket bolts (4).
  24. Remove the bracket (2).
  25. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer (1) from the steering gear.
    26. Fig 9: Stabilizer Shaft And Insulator Clamp Bolts
    GM2190438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the 2 right stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts (2).

    DISCARD the bolts.

  27. Use mechanics wire in order to hold the stabilizer shaft (1) to the body.
    28. Fig 10: Steering Gear, Bolts And Nuts
    GM2190439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the 2 steering gear bolts (4) and the nuts (1, 3) from front suspension frame.

    DISCARD the nuts and the bolts.

  29. Carefully remove the steering gear (2) through the right front wheel house.
  30. If necessary, refer to the following procedures:
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