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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion)  or Power Steering Gear Replacement (Non Rack and Pinion) .
  2. Rotate stub shaft back and forth to drain the power steering fluid.
  3. Place J 42882  over the end of the stub shaft. Slide J 43435 over the top of J 42882  . Use a torque wrench to remove the lock nut from the steering gear housing.
    Fig 1: Removing The Lock Nut From The Steering Gear Housing
    GM1501440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    J 43435 reverses to work with all available lock nut assemblies.

  4. Using J 42882  , remove the adjuster nut assembly from the steering gear housing.
    Fig 2: View Of Adjuster Nut Assembly, Steering Gear Housing & J 42882
    GM322012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the thrust bearing support from the steering gear housing.

    Discard the thrust bearing support.

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