CTS V8-5.7L VIN P (2004)
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front tires and wheels.
4. Remove the front air deflector.
5. Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or
intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column
or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which will
cause damage to the coil assembly.
Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt.
6. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
7. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nuts.
8. Using J 24319-B separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckles.
9. If equipped, disconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector (1) from the power steering gear.
10. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
11. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.