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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 573 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (4WD)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Do not rotate steering shaft after steering column has been removed. Damage to SIR components may occur.
  1. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the steering column lower trim cover using J 42640  .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls 4.3L.
    Fig 1: Locking Steering Column Using Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
    G01467249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the intermediate shaft shield from the steering gear.
    Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Shaft Shield From Steering Gear
    G01467250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
  5. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the power steering return hose at the power steering gear.
  6. Remove the pressure and the return hoses from the power steering gear.

    Cap or tape the ends of the hoses and the gear fittings in order to prevent dirt from entering the system.

    Fig 3: Removing Pressure & Return Hoses From Power Steering Gear
    G01467251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling bolt.
  8. Draw alignment marks on the lower intermediate shaft coupling and the steering shaft.
  9. Remove the lower intermediate shaft coupling from the steering shaft.
  10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  11. Remove the steering linkage shield. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Intermediate Shaft Coupling From Steering Shaft
    G01467252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove differential carrier shield mounting bolts.
  13. Remove the differential carrier shield.
    Fig 5: Differential Carrier Shield Mounting Bolts
    G01467253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the pitman arm ball stud cotter pin and nut at the relay rod.
    Fig 6: Removing Pitman Arm Ball Stud Cotter Pin & Nut At Relay Rod
    G01467254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect pitman arm from relay rod using J 24319-B  .
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Pitman Arm From Relay Rod
    G01467255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and the washers from the frame.
  17. Remove the steering gear.
  18. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD) or PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (4WD) in Steering Linkage.
Fig 8: Removing Steering Gear Mounting Bolts & Washers From Frame
G01467256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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