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Removal Procedure

  1. Use a siphon in order to remove the power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir.
  2. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.

    Important:  Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any escaping fluid.

  3. Remove the power steering pressure switch (1) from the power steering gear inlet pipe.
    NOTE: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.
  4. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose fitting and the power steering gear inlet pipe from the power steering pump (2).
    5. Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pressure Switch From Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe
    G01710708Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering gear outlet pipe heat shield.
  6. Remove the RH clip bolt from the intermediate outlet pipe clip (14).
    7. Fig 2: Removing RH Clip Bolt From Intermediate Outlet Piper Clip
    G01710709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the LH clip bolt (12) from the intermediate outlet pipe clip.
  8. Loosen the power steering gear outlet hose clamp at the intermediate outlet pipe.
  9. Remove the intermediate outlet pipe from the hose portion of the power steering gear outlet pipe (2).
  10. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe (4) from the steering gear (7).

    Important:  The power steering gear inlet pipe is attached to the intermediate outlet pipe. Replace the 2 pipes and the clips as an assembly.

  11. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe with clips and the intermediate outlet pipe from the vehicle.
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