Colorado 2WD V8-5.3L (2009)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Replacement
Steering Gear Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair).
3. Remove the engine protection shield if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Skid
Plate/Service and Repair).
4. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (See: Tie Rod/Service and
Repair/Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
5. Place a drain pan to catch the fluid.
6. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LLV,
LLR) (See: Power Steering/Power Steering Line/Hose/Service and Repair)Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LH8) (See:
Power Steering/Power Steering Line/Hose/Service and Repair).
7. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (See: Steering
Column/Service and Repair/Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement).
8. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.