Removal Procedure
- Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
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- Remove the power steering return hose mounting bracket retaining bolt from the cylinder head.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front
in Body Front End.
- Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
- Remove the power steering return hose from wiring harness tie strap.
- Remove the power steering return hose from the frame brackets.
- Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.
- Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.