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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. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position, support it from movement, and remove the key from the ignition.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (with Rear IRS) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (with Rear Twist Axle) .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Outer Tie Rod Castle Nut
    GM1801218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the outer tie rod castle nuts.
    6. IMPORTANT: Do not free the ball stud from the steering knuckle by use of a pickle fork or a wedge type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
  6. Using J 24319-B  , separate the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. See Special Tools .
  7. Move the intermediate shaft seal up onto the intermediate to gain access to the power steering gear pinch bolt.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM1831763Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the pinch bolt and separate the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
    9. NOTE: Do not lower the rear of the frame too far as damage to the engine components nearest to the cowl may result.
  9. Place a jack stand at the rear of the cradle support.
  10. Remove the 2 rear cradle support bolts.
  11. Using the jack stand, lower the rear of the cradle support for clearance.
    12. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolts And Shield
    GM1831765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 2 power steering gear heat shield bolts and the shield.
    13. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose And Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose
    GM1801586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose (1) and the power steering cooler pipe/hose (2) from the power steering gear (3). Discard the O-ring seals.
    14. Fig 5: View Power Steering Gear Mounting Nuts And Bolts
    GM1801645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the power steering gear mounting nuts (1) and bolts (2).
  15. Remove the power steering gear through the vehicle left side wheel opening.
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