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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Removing Lower Pinch Bolt From Steering Gear
G01579944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the left tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access t other lower pinch bolt.
  4. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the steering gear.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Reposition the intermediate steering shaft seal in order to gain access to the upper pinch bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Pinch Bolt From Steering Column
    G01579945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper pinch bolt from the steering column.
  8. Remove the intermediate steering shaft and the intermediate steering shaft seal from the vehicle.