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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety stands. Refer to FASTENER NOTICE  in General Information.
  2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Remove the power steering hose assembly to the power steering gear retaining bolt.
  4. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the power steering gear.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Hose Assembly From Power Steering Gear (4.2L)
    G01597087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power steering return hose and power steering cooler hose from the power steering cooler.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Disconnect the fuse block wiring harnesses from the wiring loops.
  8. Remove the fuse block.
  9. Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY  in Engine Electrical.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Return And Cooler Hose From Power Steering Cooler (4.2L)
    G01597088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the power steering hose assembly bracket retaining bolt at the wheel well.
  11. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly bracket from the wheel well.
  12. Remove the power steering hose assembly to frame brackets retaining bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Hose Assembly Bracket Retaining Bolt (4.2L)
    G01597089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the power steering hose assembly to front crossmember bracket mounting bolt.
  14. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) and power steering cooler hose (2) from the power steering pump.
  15. Remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Pressure And Cooler Hose From Power Steering Pump (4.2L)
    G01597090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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