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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: View Of Power Brake Booster Inlet/Outlet Hoses To Power Brake Booster
    GM701194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the power steering cooler hose from the power steering pump.
    Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Hose
    GM361686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering pump remote reservoir hose from the power steering pump.
    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir To Power Steering Pump Hose
    GM701477Courtesy 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.
    Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bracket Nut
    GM309287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Loosen the power steering pump bracket bolts and nut.

    Pull the power steering bracket (1) forward.

  10. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
    GM284251Courtesy 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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