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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.1L)  or POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.8L)  .
  5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.1L)  or POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.8L)  .
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Return Hose (3.8L)
    G01569107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the electrical connector (4) from the power steering pump (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Pump Electrical Connector
    G01569108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering mounting bolts from the power steering pump.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump & Mounting Bolts
    G01569109Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the power steering pump.
  9. Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE (CB SERIES)  .
  10. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT (3.8L)  or POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT (3.1L)  .
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