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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1993ASTRO VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 4.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - POWER RECIRCULATING BALLREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING GEARREMOVAL (ASTRO & SAFARI)
1993 Chevrolet Astro Van Passenger Extended, 4.3 Z

Removal (Astro & Safari)

1993 Chevrolet Astro Van Passenger Extended, 4.3 ZSECTION Removal (Astro & Safari)
  1. Remove hood latch and upper radiator fan shroud. Remove power steering pump belt. Remove fan assembly from water pump. Remove lower radiator fan shroud. Center steering gear. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Place drain pan under steering gear assembly. Disconnect return and feed lines from steering gear. Cap ends of lines and steering gear fittings. Remove intermediate shaft-to-steering shaft bolt, and separate intermediate shaft from steering shaft.
  3. Mark relationship of pitman arm-to-pitman shaft. Remove pitman arm nut and spring washer. Remove pitman arm using Puller(J-24319-01) or Remover (J-29107). Remove steering gear mounting bolts and washers. Remove steering gear.
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