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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 340 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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Tools Required 

  • J 6632-01  Pitman Arm Puller
  • J 24319-B  Universal Steering Linkage Puller
  • J 29107-A  Pitman Arm Puller
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
    NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Remove the power steering hoses from the steering gear.
  4. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear in order to prevent any entrance of dirt.
  5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - LOWER in STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN .
  6. Remove the pitman arm to relay rod nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut
    G01454952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B  .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Pitman Arm From Relay Rod
    G01454953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
  9. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear From Vehicle
    G01454954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the pitman arm to the power steering gear retaining nut.
    Fig 4: Removing Pitman Arm To Power Steering Gear
    G01454955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using J 6632-01  or J 29107-A  .
    Fig 5: Removing Pitman Arm From Power Steering Gear
    G01454956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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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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