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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 743 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Brake Lines, Power Steering Gear, Mounting Bolts & Nuts
    GM663696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
  6. Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses from the power steering gear.
  7. Remove the power steering line hold-downs from the crossmember.
  8. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
  9. Remove the 2 front crossmember mounting nuts.
  10. Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, Do Not Remove, the 2 rear crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 in).
  11. Disconnect the height sensor arm to the control arm.
  12. Use a utility stand to support the front of the crossmember.
  13. Using the J 33432-A  , by compressing the coil spring, it will allow the crossmember to lower enough to properly remove the gear.
  14. Remove the lower shock mounting bolts.
  15. Remove the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper from the crossmember.
  16. Remove the plastic brake pipe hold-down for the right front brake pipe.
  17. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
  18. Maneuver the power steering gear around the brake lines (1) from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.
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