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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM) , Steering Gear Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) , Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) .
  2. Place the steering gear into a vise.
    3. Fig 1: Pitman Arm Nut And Washer
    GM1862648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the pitman arm nut (1) and washer (2).
    4. Fig 2: Disconnecting Pitman Arm From Pitman Shaft
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the pitman arm from the pitman arm shaft using puller J 6632-01  or puller J 29107-A .
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