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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
  2. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies.
  3. Remove the engine shield, if equipped.
  4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer .
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  6. Place a drain pan under the lines in order to catch the fluid
  7. Remove the power steering high pressure line (2) from the rack and pinion assembly (3).
    8. Fig 1: Rack & Pinion Assembly
    G01666958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the power steering low pressure line (1) from the rack and pinion assembly (3).
  9. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft.
  10. Remove the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion assembly.
    Fig 2: Intermediate Shaft
    G01666959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the rack and pinion assembly mounting nuts (1), the washer (2) and the bolts (4).
  12. Remove the rack and pinion assembly (3) from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Rack & Pinion Assembly
    G01666960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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