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Removal Procedure

  1. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the mass airflow sensor with the intake air temperature sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley only. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  5. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pump To Power Steering Pump Bracket Retaining Bolts
    GM1957090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe to power steering pump retaining banjo bolt (3) and copper sealing washers (6, 8).

    Plug the power steering gear inlet pipe (5).

    Discard the washers.

  7. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet pipe from the power steering pump (2).
  8. Loosen the hose clamp (7) and disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose (4) from the power steering pump.

    Plug the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose (4).

  9. NOTE:

    The power steering pump to power steering pump bracket retaining bolts have micro-encapsulated thread sealant.

  10. Remove the power steering pump to power steering pump bracket retaining bolts (9).

    Discard the bolts.

  11. Remove the power steering pump from the power steering pump bracket (1).
  12. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .