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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY  in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.
  2. Remove the PCM from PCM mounting bracket and move to the side. Refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE  in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.
  3. Remove the power steering pressure hose (1) from power steering pump (2).
  4. Remove the power steering pump return hose (3) from power steering pump (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose And Return Hose (5.3L)
    G01597060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts (3).
  6. Remove the power steering pump (1).
  7. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT (4.2L)   or POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT (5.3L)   . 
  8. If applicable, remove the power steering pump reservoir. Refer to POWER STEERING RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE (CB SERIES)   . 
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Mounting Bolts And Power Steering Pump (5.3L)
    G01597061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.