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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the pitman shaft and the side 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 (3) from the steering gear (1).
  3. Remove the pitman shaft boot (2).
    4. Fig 1: Pitman Arm, Steering Gear & Pitman Shaft Boot
    G01479639Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the dust seal (1).
  5. Remove the retaining ring using the J 4245  .
    Fig 2: Remove Dust Seal Using J 4245
    G01479640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use care not to score the steering gear housing bore when prying out the seals and the washers.
  6. Use a screwdriver to pry the backup washer (3) and the double lip seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
  7. Inspect the steering gear housing (1) for burrs.
    8. Fig 3: Backup Washer, Double Lip Seal & Steering Gear Housing
    G01479641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert J 6278  through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1).
  9. Drive out the needle bearing (2).
Fig 4: Needle Bearing, Steering Gear Housing & J 6278
G01479642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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