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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Remove Air Cleaner Assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  3. Fig 1: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose, Clamp, Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
    GM2807341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disengage Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Clamp (1)
  5. Remove Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose (2) @ Power Steering Pump
  6. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose (3) @ Power Steering Pump
  7. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Seal (4)

    DISCARD the seal.

  8. Remove Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LUV)Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LE2)
  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 Power Steering Pump Bolts (1) (Qty: 2)
  11. Remove the power steering pump (2) from the vehicle.
  12. Transfer components as necessary.