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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lock the steering column by installing J 42640  into the underside of the steering column.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the power steering gear heatshield. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
    5. Fig 2: Locating Steering Rack-To-Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt
    GM105357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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 wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.
  5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt. coupling.
  6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Outer Tie Rod Assembly And Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the outer tie rods retaining nuts.
  8. Using the J 24319-B  separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 4: View of Power Steering Pressure and Return Hoses
    GM337376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses (1, 2) from the power steering gear.
  10. If equipped, disconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector.
  11. Remove the left stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    12. Fig 5: View Of Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM337379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the knuckles.
  13. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
  14. Remove the power steering gear through the left wheel opening.
  15. Transfer the outer tie rods if replacing the power steering gear.
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