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Removal Procedure

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and remove the key from the ignition.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and wheels.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Shaft-To-Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    GM851655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the intermediate shaft to steering gear pinch bolt. Discard the bolt.
    5. IMPORTANT: Do not rotate the intermediate shaft once separated from the steering gear.
  5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Note the alignment for installation.
  6. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: Removing Steering Gear To Frame Bolts
    GM1229955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the steering gear to frame bolts.
  8. Remove the steering gear through the left side of the vehicle. Rotate the gear 90 degrees in order to clear the rear transmission mount.
  9. If replacing the steering gear, remove the outer tie rod ends. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
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