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Removal Procedure

  1. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LDE) or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (2H0) .
  4. Remove the power steering pump belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement .
  5. Fig 1: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
    GM2807341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Loosen the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose (2) from the power steering pump.
  7. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (3) and seal (4) from the power steering pump. Discard the seal.
  8. Remove the air conditioning evaporator hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LUJ, LUV) or Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (2H0) .
  9. Fig 2: Power Steering Pump And Bolts
    GM2807986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The power steering pump pulley does not need to be removed on vehicle. The pulley is shown off for clarity. Remove the power steering pump bolts through the holes in the pulley.

  10. Remove the power steering pump bolts (1) from the power steering pump (2) and remove the pump from the vehicle.
  11. Transfer any components as needed.