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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the drain pan under the vehicle.
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Power Steering Hose Assembly From Power Steering Gear
    GM841001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove power steering hose assembly to power steering gear mounting bolt (2).
  4. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly (1) from the power steering gear (3).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Hose Assembly At Power Steering Cooler
    GM687441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering return hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering cooler.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose, Return Hose & Pump
    GM841009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the power steering pressure (1) and return hose (3) from the power steering pump (2).
  8. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) from the PCM mounting bracket and position out of the way. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
    9. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Power Steering Hose Assembly From Frame
    GM841004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering hose assembly (1) and front bracket mounting bolt (3) from the frame.
  10. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the retaining clip.
  11. Remove the power steering hose assembly rear bracket mounting bolt (2).
  12. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle.
  13. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    14. Fig 5: Installing Seal Extraction End Of J 44586
    GM1492054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.
  14. Install the seal extraction end of the J 44586  (2) to the power steering gear oil seal (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
    15. Fig 6: Extracting Power Steering Gear Oil Seal
    GM1492056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Extract the power steering gear oil seal (1) from the power steering gear using the J 44586  (2) with the aid of a flat bladed tool (3) for additional leverage. See Special Tools and Equipment .
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