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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the right side catalytic convertor. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  4. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement 
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Nut & Bolt
    GM1861745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Unclip the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the power steering gear inlet hose bracket.
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1).
  7. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket nut (2).
    8. Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Fitting
    GM1856747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) from the power steering pump.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
    GM1861303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1).
  10. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
  11. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from underneath the vehicle.
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