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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir and move aside. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.1L.
  3. Remove the ignition control wiring harness near the power steering pump.
  4. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.1L) .
  5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.1L) .
    6. Fig 1: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
    GM281721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the power steering pump.
  8. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.1L) .
  9. Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (CB Series) .
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