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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Seal
    GM2808012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose (1) @ Power Steering Pump
  4. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Seal (2)

    DISCARD the seal.

  5. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose And Bracket Bolt
    GM2808013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the engine.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  8. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose, Bracket Bolt And Push Pin
    GM2808014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the drivetrain and front suspension frame.
  10. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses, Bolt And Seals
    GM2808015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Bolt (1)
  12. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose (2) @ Steering Gear
  13. Remove Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose (3) @ Steering Gear
  14. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Seal (4)

    DISCARD the seal.

  15. Remove Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Seal (4)

    DISCARD the seal.

  16. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the vehicle.