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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
    2. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
    GM858410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Hold the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining nut with a suitable tool and use the J-34028  wrench to loosen the steering linkage inner tie rod.

    Do this step for both sides of the vehicle.

    3. Fig 2: Inner Tie Rod And Relay Rod Retaining Nut
    GM832413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod retaining nut.

    DISCARD the nut.

    Do this step for both sides of the vehicle.

    4. Fig 3: Inner Tie Rods
    GM837714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Rotate the steering linkage relay rod as necessary to separate the steering linkage inner tie rod from the steering linkage relay rod.

    Do this step for both sides of the vehicle.

    5. Fig 4: Steering Linkage Idler Arm Nut
    GM828852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the steering linkage idler arm nut.

    DISCARD the nut.

    6. Fig 5: Idler Arm And Relay Rod
    GM832356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Use the CH-43631  separator to separate the steering linkage idler arm from the steering linkage relay rod.
    7. Fig 6: Steering Linkage Pitman Arm Nut
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the steering linkage pitman arm nut.

    DISCARD the nut.

    8. Fig 7: Pitman Arm And Relay Rod (Non Rack And Pinion)
    GM832396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Use the CH-24319-B  puller to separate the pitman arm from the steering linkage relay rod.
  9. Remove the steering linkage relay rod from the vehicle.
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