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Removal Procedure

  1. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the reservoir as possible.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Disconnect the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley only. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: Power Steering Pump Components
    GM2634521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the steering gear inlet hose O-ring seal (3).

    Discard the seal.

  8. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooling pipe (5) from the power steering pump (2).
  9. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir hose (1) from the power steering pump.
    10. Fig 2: Power Steering Pump And Bolt
    GM2634667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the bolt (1) from the left side of the power steering pump (2).
    11. Fig 3: Power Steering Pump And Bolts
    GM2634617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The right side power steering pump bolts go through the holes in the right side of the bracket and fasten to the holes in the pump.

  11. Remove the 2 bolts (1, 2) from the right side of the power steering pump (3).
    12. Fig 4: Power Steering Pump
    GM2634684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the power steering pump (2) through the right wheel opening.
  13. Transfer components as necessary.
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