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Removal Procedure

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Tools Required

  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  3. Remove the power steering hoses from the steering gear.
  4. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear in order to prevent any entrance of dirt.
  5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  6. Fig 1: Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the pitman arm to relay rod nut.
  8. Fig 2: Disconnecting Pitman Arm From Relay Rod Using J 24319-B
    GM832396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B  . See Special Tools .
  10. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Gear & Bolts
    GM340417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
  12. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
  13. Fig 4: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear, Washer & Nut
    GM398127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the pitman arm to the power steering gear retaining nut.
  15. Fig 5: Removing Pitman Arm From Gear Using J 6632-01 Or J 29107-A
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using J 6632-01  or J 29107-A  . See Special Tools .