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Removal Procedure

  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch the draining fluid.
    2. Fig 1: Reservoir Cap And Cold/Hot, Min/Max Marks
    GM819768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the cap (2) from the power steering fluid reservoir.
  3. Use a siphon in order to remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove the right front engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: Power Steering Pump Components
    GM820256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice .
  8. Loosen the hose clamp (9) on the power steering pump inlet hose.
  9. Remove the inlet hose from the pump.
  10. Remove the bolt (2) from the power steering pump outlet pipe bracket.
  11. Remove the outlet pipe fitting (1) from the pump.
  12. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch connector (3).
  13. Remove the following components from the power steering pump front bracket:
    • The 2 nuts (7, 8)
    • The 2 bolts (5, 6)
    • The power steering pump
  14. Remove the bolt and the rear bracket (4) from the pump.
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