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Disassembly Procedure

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    Fig 1: Locating Pitman Arm Components
    GM740396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the Pitman shaft and the side cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle .
  2. Remove the Pitman arm (3) from the steering gear (1).
  3. Remove the Pitman shaft boot (2).
    4. Fig 2: View Of Dust Seal & Retaining Ring (700 Gear)
    GM322069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the dust seal (1).
  5. Remove the retaining ring using the J 4245  . See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 3: Using Screwdriver To Pry The Backup Washer And The Double Lip Seal (700 Gear)
    GM322075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use care not to score the steering gear housing bore when prying out the seals and the washers.
  6. Use a screwdriver to pry the backup washer (3) and the double lip seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
  7. Inspect the steering gear housing (1) for burrs.
    8. Fig 4: Inserting J 6278 Into Steering Gear Housing To Drive Out Needle Bearing (700 Gear)
    GM322079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Insert J 6278  through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1). See Special Tools .
  9. Drive out the needle bearing (2).
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