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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 (700 GEAR) .
  2. Remove the pitman arm (3) from the steering gear (1).
  3. Remove the pitman shaft boot (2).
  4. Remove the dust seal (1).
  5. Remove the retaining ring using the J 4245  .
    Fig 1: Dust Seal
    G01467294Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Removing Backup Washer & Double Lip Seal From Steering Gear Housing
    G01467295Courtesy 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 3: Removing Needle Bearing From Steering Gear Housing
G01467296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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