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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 drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  4. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With J64) , Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With J55) .
  5. Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose, Bolt And Seals
    GM2773444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bolt (1), seals (2) and hose (3) from the power steering pump. Discard the seals.
  7. Fig 2: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Clamp
    GM2773446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. 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.
  9. Fig 3: Power Steering Pump
    GM2773448Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Access the power steering pump bolts through the holes in the power steering pump 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.