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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Position a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power steering fluid.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pump Inlet Pipe/Hos
    GM1831861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Compress the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump inlet pipe/hose from the power steering reservoir.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Pump And Gear Inlet Pipe/Hoses Routing Clip Nut
    GM1831815Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power steering pump and gear inlet pipe/hoses routing clip nut at the generator.

    Separate the power steering pump inlet pipe/hose from the routing clip.

  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  7. Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
    8. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pump Inlet Pipe Routing Bolt At Engine Block
    GM1831886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the power steering pump inlet pipe routing bolt from the engine block.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Clamp, Power Steering Inlet Pipe/Hose And Cooler Pipe
    GM1831719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Compress the clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering inlet pipe/hose (2) from the cooler pipe (3).
  10. Remove the power steering pump inlet pipe/hose from the vehicle.
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