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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011SAVANA G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 6.0 GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT AND HOUSING COVER REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLEDISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

2011 GMC Savana G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 G

Disassembly Procedure

2011 GMC Savana G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 GSECTION Disassembly Procedure

Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion) , Steering Gear Replacement (Recirculating Ball) .

Fig 1: Steering Gear Housing, Lock Washer And Nut

GM740401

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the pitman arm nut (3).
Remove the pitman arm washer (2).
Clean the exposed end of the pitman shaft.
Clean off the steering gear housing (1).
Use a wire brush to clean the steering gear pitman shaft splines.

Fig 2: Centering Stub Shaft

GM412386

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• 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.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.