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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the nut (3).
  2. Remove the lock washer (2).
    Fig 1: Nut & Lock Washer
    G01645929Courtesy 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.
  6. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (1).
  7. Remove the bolts (2).
  8. Remove the nut.
  9. Rotate the stub shaft (6) using a 12-point socket to center the steering gear (7).

    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.

  10. Remove the following items as an assembly:
    • The side cover (8)
    • The gasket (3)
    • The pitman shaft (4)
  11. Remove the pitman shaft (4) from the side cover (8).
    Fig 2: Removing Pitman Shaft From Side Cover
    G01645930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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