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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to
    IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the nut.
  3. Remove the steering damper (2) ball stud nut (1)
    Fig 1: Remove Steering Damper Ball Stud Nut
    G01479691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering damper ball stud from the relay rod using the J 24319-B 
    Fig 2: Remove Steering Damper Ball Stud From Relay Rod Using J 24319-B
    G01479692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the nut.
  5. Remove the steering damper mounting bolt (5) and the nut (6).
  6. Remove the steering damper (4) from the vehicle.
  7. Inspect the following parts:
    • The steering damper for leaks and damage
    • The mounting bolts and the nuts for damage or corrosion.
    Fig 3: Remove Steering Damper Mounting Bolt, Nut & Steering Damper
    G01479693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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