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Removal Procedure

  1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Hose From Pump
    G01602516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the power steering return hose mounting bracket retaining bolt from the cylinder head.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  5. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
  6. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  7. Remove the power steering return hose from wiring harness tie strap.
  8. Remove the power steering return hose from the frame brackets.
  9. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.
  10. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.
Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Return Hose From Vehicle
G01602517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.