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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball Without LMM) , Steering Gear Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) , Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Pitman Arm, Shaft Boot, Shaft Dust Seal And Steering Gear Housing
    GM740399Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft and housing cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle .
  3. Remove the pitman arm (4) from the steering gear (1). Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .
  4. Remove the pitman arm boot (3) from the steering gear housing (1).
    5. IMPORTANT:

    Do not score the steering gear housing bore when prying out the seals and washers.

  5. Remove the dust seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
    6. Fig 2: Pitman Shaft Retaining Ring And Steering Gear Housing
    GM412380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft seal retaining ring (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using J 4245  internal snap ring pliers.
    7. Fig 3: Steering Gear Housing Components
    GM412382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft washer (3) from the steering gear housing (1).
  8. Pry the steering gear pitman shaft seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using a screwdriver.
  9. Inspect the housing for burrs and replace if necessary.
    10. Fig 4: Driving Out Pitman Shaft Bearing From Steering Gear Housing
    GM412383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Insert J 6278  pitman shaft bearing remover and installer through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1).
  11. Drive out the steering gear pitman shaft bearing (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
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