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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 929 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT (NON-RACK AND PINION)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the lower intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Hoses At Power Steering Gear
    GM309303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power brake booster outlet hose (4) and power steering gear outlet hose or the power steering cooler hose (1) from the power steering gear (2).
  6. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear fittings in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM828839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the pitman arm to relay rod retaining nut.
    8. Fig 3: Disconnect The Pitman Arm From The Relay Rod (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM832396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B  . See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Gear Mounting & Mounting Bolts
    GM829019Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Pitman Arm, Power Steering Gear, Washer & Nut
    GM398127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the pitman arm to power steering gear retaining nut and washer.
    12. Fig 6: Remove The Pitman Arm From The Power Steering Gear (Non Rack and Pinion)
    GM398243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using J 6632-01  or J 29107-A  . See Special Tools .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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