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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.
  1. Remove the lower fan shroud.
  2. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft coupling.
  3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Intermediate Shaft At Power Steering Gear
    G02501240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place a drain pan under the steering gear.

    Important:  Cap or tape the ends of the hoses and the gear fittings to prevent spillage and contamination.

  5. Disconnect the power brake booster outlet hose from the steering gear.
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Brake Booster Outlet Hose At Steering Gear
    G02501241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the steering gear.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Pipe At Steering Gear
    G02501242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Raise the vehicle.
  8. Remove the pitman arm from the steering gear. Refer PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD) or PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (AWD) .
  9. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and washers.
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Steering Gear Mounting Bolts & Washers
    G02501243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
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