Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Rotate the stub shaft back and forth in order to drain the power steering fluid.
- Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut from the steering gear housing using J 43435 and a torque wrench.
- Remove the adjuster nut assembly (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882 .
- Remove the thrust support assembly (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
- Remove the O-ring seal (3) from the thrust support assembly (2).