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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Right Side Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod & Steering Linkage Idler Arm
    GM4622164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Separate the right side steering linkage inner tie rod (1) from the steering linkage relay rod. Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement 
  2. Separate the steering linkage idler arm (2) from the steering linkage relay rod. Idler Arm Replacement 
    3. Fig 2: Steering Linkage Pitman Arm Nut
    GM4622168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Separate the left side steering linkage inner tie rod (1) from the steering linkage relay rod. Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement 
  4. Remove the steering linkage pitman arm nut (2).

    DISCARD the nut.

    5. Fig 3: Pitman Arm Special Tool
    GM4622170Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Use the CH-24319 - B  puller (1) to separate the pitman arm (2) from the steering linkage relay rod.
    6. Fig 4: Steering Linkage Relay Rod
    GM4622172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the steering linkage relay rod (1) from the vehicle.
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