Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Gear

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Disconnect the power brake booster outlet hose (4) and power steering gear outlet hose or the power steering cooler hose (1) from the power steering gear (2).
Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.

Fig 2: View Of Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)

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Remove the pitman arm to relay rod retaining nut.

Fig 3: Disconnect The Pitman Arm From The Relay Rod (Non Rack and Pinion)

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Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B . See Special Tools .

Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Gear Mounting & Mounting Bolts

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Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.

Fig 5: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear, Washer & Nut

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Remove the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer.

Fig 6: Remove The Pitman Arm From The Power Steering Gear (Non Rack and Pinion)

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Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using J 6632-01 or J 29107-A . See Special Tools .