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Removal Procedure

  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Filler Neck, Nut & Clamp (8.1L)
    GM748676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nut (1) and clamp (3) retaining the filler neck (1) to the power steering pump, if equipped.
  5. Fig 2: Bolts At Front Of Power Steering Pump (8.1L)
    GM656333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts (2) from the front of the pump.
  7. Remove the bolts retaining the power steering mounting bracket.
  8. Fig 3: Bolts At Rear Of Power Steering Pump (8.1L)
    GM656330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts (1) from the rear of the pump.
  10. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
    GM898607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering return hoses (2,4) from the power steering pump.
  12. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
    GM898604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the power steering pressure hoses (2) from the power steering pump.
  14. Remove the pump from the vehicle.
  15. Remove the rear bracket from the power steering pump.