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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (3.1L)  or Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (3.8L) .
  5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.1L)  or Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.8L) .
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose
    G01672989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the electrical connector (4) from the power steering pump (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pump Electrical Connector
    G01672990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering mounting bolts from the power steering pump.
  8. Remove the power steering pump.
  9. Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (CB Series) .
  10. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.8L)  or Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.1 L) .
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G01672991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.