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Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position, support it from movement, and remove the ignition key.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Cooler Inlet Hose Fitting At Power Steering Gear
    GM1830728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose from the steering gear and discard the O-ring seal.
  6. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose At Steering Gear
    GM1830917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose from the steering gear and discard the O-ring seal.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt, Intermediate Shaft & Steering Gear
    GM1830922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the steering shaft coupling bolt and disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear.
  10. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .
  11. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear
    GM793263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering gear bolts.
  13. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
  14. Transfer any parts as needed.