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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft and housing cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (670 Gear)  or Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear) .
  2. Remove the pitman arm (4) from the steering gear.
  3. Remove the pitman shaft boot (3) from the steering gear housing (1).
    IMPORTANT: Do not score the housing bore when prying out seals and washers.
  4. Remove the pitman shaft dust seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
    5. Fig 1: Pitman Shaft Boot, Pitman Arm & Steering Gear Housing
    G01479647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the pitman shaft retaining ring (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using J 4245  .
    6. Fig 2: Removing Pitman Shaft Retaining Ring From Steering Gear Housing Using J 4245
    G01479648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the backup washer (3) from the steering gear housing (1).
  7. Pry the pitman shaft seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using a screwdriver.
  8. Inspect the housing for burrs and replace if necessary.
    9. Fig 3: Removing Backup Washer & Shaft Seal From Steering Gear Housing
    G01479649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert J 6278  through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1).
  10. Drive out the needle bearing (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
    Fig 4: Driving Out Needle Bearing From Steering Gear Housing Using J 6278
    G01479650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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