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Removal Procedure

NOTE: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the front stabilizer shaft. See STABILIZER SHAFT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in FRONT SUSPENSION article.
  3. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER 
    CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury
    NOTE: The front wheels of the vehicle must be maintained in the straight ahead position and the steering column must be in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft. Failure to follow these procedures will cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in damage to the SIR coil assembly
  4. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement   in STEERING COLUMN - TILT article.
  5. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame.
    Fig 1: Supporting Frame With Utility Stand
    G01746774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the frame rear bolts.
    NOTE: Do not lower the rear of the frame too far as damage to the engine components nearest to the cowl may result
  7. Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame and the powertrain.
  8. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  9. Remove the power steering gear cooler pipe from the steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING COOLER PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT .
  10. Remove the power steering gear pressure hose from the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT .
  11. Remove the power steering gear nut(s).
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Gear Retaining Nuts
    G01746775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering gear bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Retaining Bolts
    G01746776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the power steering gear through the vehicle left side wheel opening.
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