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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION) or STEERING LINKAGE (NON-RACK & PINION) in Steering Linkage.
  2. Remove the snap ring (1) using J 4245 
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring Using J 4245
    G01645879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the following components from the power steering gear (1):
    1. 3.1. The dust seal (5)
    2. 3.2. The return ring (4)
    3. 3.3. The washer (3)
    4. 3.4. The pitman shaft oil seal (2).
  4. Inspect the pitman shaft surface for roughness or pitting. Replace the pitman shaft if the shaft is pitted.
  5. Clean the pitman shaft and seal areas using a wire brush.
    Fig 2: Cleaning Pitman Shaft & Seal Areas Using Wire Brush
    G01645880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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