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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Hose From Power Steering Pump
    G01540849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the power steering pump.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Hose From Power Steering Pump
    G01540850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts.
  10. Remove the power steering pump.
  11. Transfer the power steering pulley as needed. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump & Retaining Bolts
    G01540851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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