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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT .
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.

    Important:  Cap or plug the ends of the power steering hoses to prevent fluid loss.

  3. Disconnect the power brake booster inlet hose from the power brake booster.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose From Power Brake Booster
    G01645863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose from the power steering pump.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Cooler Hose From Power Steering Pump
    G01645864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering pump remote reservoir hose from the power steering pump.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Steering Pump Remote Reservoir Hose From Power Steering Pump
    G01645865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  7. Remove the power steering pump rear mounting bracket nut.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Loosen the accessory bracket bolts and nut. Pull the accessory bracket forward.
  10. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
    G01645866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering pump and the power brake booster inlet hose from the vehicle.
  12. Remove the power brake booster inlet hose from the power steering pump.
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