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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the nut (3).
  2. Remove the lock washer (2).
    3. Fig 1: Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Nut & Washer
    G01667010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Clean the exposed end of the pitman shaft.
  4. Clean the steering gear housing (1).
  5. Use a wire brush to clean the pitman shaft splines.

    Important:  The pitman shaft will not clear the housing if it is not centered.

  6. To center the stub shaft:
    1. 6.1. Rotate the stub shaft (1) with a wrench from stop to stop.
    2. 6.2. Count the number of turns.
    3. 6.3. Rotate the stub shaft back 1/2 of the total amount of turns.
    Fig 2: Stub Shaft
    G01667011Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  When removing the pitman shaft assembly, the pitman arm and its components may fall from the steering gear housing. Support the pitman arm and its components while removing the pitman shaft assembly.

  7. Remove the pitman shaft cover bolts (1) from the pitman shaft and cover assembly (3). Remove the lash adjuster nut (2) from the pitman shaft and cover assembly (3).
  8. Remove the pitman shaft and cover assembly (3).
  9. Remove the pitman shaft cover O-ring (4) from the steering gear housing assembly.
    Fig 3: Steering Gear Assembly
    G01667012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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