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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose And Clamp
    GM2809971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disengage Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp (1)
  5. Remove Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose (2) @ Power Steering Fluid Cooler
  6. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt, Push Pin And Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
    GM2809970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the power steering gear outlet 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.
  8. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses, Bolt And Seals
    GM2808015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Bolt (1)
  10. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose (2) @ Steering Gear
  11. Remove Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose (3) @ Steering Gear
  12. Remove Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Seal (4)

    DISCARD the seal.

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

    DISCARD the seal.

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