Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion)

Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion)

Tools Required

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller


Removal Procedure

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice .

4. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
5. If equipped with a diesel engine, remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .
6. Disconnect the steering hoses from the steering gear.
7. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement (Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement) .





Important: Discard the pitman arm nut.


8. Remove the pitman arm nut (1).




9. Separate the pitman arm from the relay rod using puller J 24319-B .




10. Remove the steering gear bolts (1).
11. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
12. Transfer the pitman arm as necessary. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement (Service and Repair) .



Installation Procedure

1. Install the pitman arm if necessary. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Install the steering gear to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .


Important: Start all of the steering gear bolts by hand and fully seat them before finalizing the torque.


3. Install the steering gear bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 150 N.m (110 lb ft).





4. Install the pitman arm to the relay rod.
5. Install the pitman arm nut (1).

Tighten the nut to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).

6. Connect the power steering hoses to the steering gear.

Tighten the hoses fittings to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).

7. Connect the steering shaft coupling. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement (Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement) .
8. Clean any excess fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
9. If equipped with a diesel engine, install the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .
10. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair) .