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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle, refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion)  or Power Steering Gear Replacement (Non Rack and Pinion) .
  2. Remove the adjuster plug lock nut (5) from the adjuster plug (4).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Adjuster Plug Lock Nut & Adjuster Plug
    GM470307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the adjuster plug (4) from the gear assembly (1).
  4. Remove the adjuster spring (3) and the rack bearing (2).
  5. Remove the spool shaft boot (1) from the rack and pinion gear assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Valve Assembly From Rack And Pinion Assembly
    GM470308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the retaining ring (2) from the valve bore of the rack and pinion gear assembly.
  7. Remove the dust cover (4) from the bottom of the rack and pinion gear assembly.
  8. Remove the hex lock nut (3) from the lower end of the pinion and valve assembly while holding the stub shaft with a 14 mm crowfoot wrench.
    9. IMPORTANT: When performing the following procedure, do not remove pinion and valve assembly from the rack and pinion gear assembly (5). Press the pinion and valve assembly only far enough to allow removal of the stub shaft bearing annulus (3) and the stub shaft seal (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Stub Shaft Assembly
    GM416151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using an arbor press (1), press on the threaded end of the pinion until removal of the following items is possible:
    1. The stub shaft (4)
    2. The stub shaft seal (2)
    3. The stub shaft bearing annulus assembly (3)
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