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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 & Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)  or Steering Gear Pitman Shaft & Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (670 Gear)  .
  2. Remove the pitman arm (3) from the steering gear (1).
  3. Remove the pitman shaft boot (2).
    Fig 1: Pitman Arm
    G01667031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the dust seal (1).
    5. Fig 2: Dust Seal
    G01667032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retaining ring using the J 4245  .

    Important:  Do 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. Fig 3: Backup Washer & Double Lip Seal
    G01667033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Inspect the steering gear housing (1) for burrs.
  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: Driving Out Needle Bearing
    G01667034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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