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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM) or Steering Gear Replacement (HP2) or Steering Gear Replacement (LMM) .
  2. Place the steering gear into a vise.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Pitman Arm Nut & Washer
    GM1862648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the pitman arm nut (1) and washer (2).
    4. Fig 2: Removing Pitman Arm From Pitman Arm Shaft
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the pitman arm from the pitman arm shaft using puller J 6632-01  or puller J 29107-A  . See Special Tools .
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