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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the pitman arm from the pitman shaft. Refer to PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD) or PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
  2. Remove the snap ring (1) using J 4245  .
  3. Place a drain pan under the steering gear.
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop.

    Bounce the wheel off the stops.

  6. Turn OFF the engine.
    Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring Using J 4245 (RWD)
    G01669861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the following components from the power steering gear (1):
    • The dust seal (5)
    • The return ring (4)
    • The washer (3)
    • The pitman shaft oil seal (2)
  8. Inspect the pitman shaft seal surfaces for roughness or pitting.

    Replace the pitman shaft if the shaft is pitted.

  9. Clean the pitman shaft and seal areas using a wire brush.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Gear Components (RWD)
    G01669862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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