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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8 L.
  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
    G01445654Courtesy 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. Remove the anti-lock brake wiring harness bracket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Hose From Power Steering Pump
    G01445655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the right outer tie rod retaining nut (3).
    Fig 3: Removing Right Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut
    G01445656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using J 24319-B remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
  10. Remove the right outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 4: Removing Right Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle
    G01445657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G01445658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering pump.
  13. Remove the power steering pulley as necessary. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT  .
  14. Remove the power steering pump reservoir as necessary. Refer to POWER STEERING RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT-OFF VEHICLE (CB SERIES) 
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