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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Air Cleaner Housing & Housing Bolts
    GM1248375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the air cleaner housing by removing the housing bolts and loosening the clamp.
  2. Fig 2: Power Steering Fluid/ Pressure & Supply Lines
    GM1248373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Drain the power steering fluid by disconnecting the pressure and supply lines from the pump.
  4. Remove the air conditioning A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove the right side engine under cover.
  7. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
  8. Remove the pump assembly from the A/C compressor mounting bracket by removing the steering pump retaining nuts.