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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Remove Drive Belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement
  3. Remove Three-Way Catalytic Converter - Rear. Refer to Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (Rear LF3)
    4. Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket Bolt (LF3)
    GM3337520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt (1)
  5. Pull the power steering gear inlet hose (2) away from the engine.
    6. Fig 2: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose, Clips And Clamp
    GM3337524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Release the power steering fluid inlet hose retaining clips (1) and move the hose out of the way as necessary.
  7. Disengage Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Clamp (2)
  8. Remove Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose (3) @ Power Steering Pump
    9. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
    GM3337550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose (1)
  10. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Seal (2)

    DISCARD the seal.

    11. Fig 4: Power Steering Pump And Bolts
    GM3370312Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Access the power steering pump bolts through the holes in the power steering pump pulley.

  11. Remove Power Steering Pump Bolt (1)
  12. Remove Power Steering Pump Bolt (2)
  13. Remove the power steering pump (3) from the vehicle.
  14. Transfer components as necessary.
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