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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the wiring harness from the wiring harness retainer located on the power steering pump reservoir.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose From The Power Steering Pump
    GM417974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose From The Power Steering Pump
    GM417981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts From The Power Steering Pump
    GM468952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts from the power steering pump.
  6. Remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.
  7. Cap off the power steering pump and hoses in order to prevent contamination.
  8. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the pump. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement (LA1)  or Power Steering Pulley Replacement (LY7) .
  9. Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (CB Series) .
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