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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. Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
    GM2808012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (1) and seal (2) from the power steering pump. Discard the seal.
    4. Fig 2: Steering Gear Inlet Hose
    GM2808013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the vehicle engine.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    6. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket
    GM2808014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the vehicle frame.
    7. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    GM2808015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and release the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2, 3) and seals (4) from the steering gear. Discard the seals.
  8. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
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