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Removal Procedure

NOTE: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
  • The steering column
  • The intermediate shaft(s)
  • The intermediate shaft(s)

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the front tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
    IMPORTANT: Hold the ball stud to prevent turning during removal of the nut.
  4. Remove both outer tie rod to steering knuckle nuts. Discard the nuts.
    5. Fig 2: Separating Outer Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
    GM854983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the SA91100C  , separate the tie rods from the steering knuckles.
    6. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Steering Shaft To Intermediate Shaft
    GM927947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the intermediate steering shaft in order to gain access to the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
  7. Remove the intermediate to steering gear pinch bolt. Discard the bolt.
  8. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Shaft & Link
    GM927949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
    10. Fig 5: Shift Cable Clip & Steering Gear
    GM927988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. On CVT equipped vehicles, remove the shift cable clip from the steering gear.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Steering Gear & Steering Gear-To-Frame Bolts
    GM927957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the steering gear to cradle mounting bolts.
  12. Remove the steering gear through the right side of the vehicle.
  13. With heat shield equipped steering gears, remove the heat shield. Save for installation.
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