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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the spare tire from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Spare Tire
    G01455316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the steering gear motor (2) to the steering gear.
  4. Remove the steering gear motor from the steering gear.
  5. Cover the steering gear motor opening to keep contamination out of the oil in the planetary gear assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts Retaining Steering Gear Motor
    G01455317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the wiring harness from the retaining clips.
  7. Disconnect the wiring harness from the control module (2).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Control Module
    G01455318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the rear position sensor.
  9. Remove the steering gear motor and wiring harness from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Rear Position Sensor
    G01455319Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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