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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the control arms. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  4. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (1) from the power steering gear (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Intermediate Shaft Lower Pinch Bolt From Power Steering Gear
    G01516668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
  7. Remove the power steering hoses from the from the power steering gear. Refer to the following procedures:
  8. Remove the power steering gear bolts (2) from the frame (3).
  9. Remove the power steering gear (1) through the left wheel opening.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Gear Bolts From Frame
    G01516669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.