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Removal Procedure

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  1. Place a drain pan under the pump.
  2. Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement .
  3. Remove the power steering return hoses (2,4) from the power steering pump.
  4. Fig 1: Remove Power Steering Return Hoses
    G01479469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power steering rear mounting bracket nut from the engine stud.
    Fig 2: Remove Power Steering Rear Mounting Bracket Nut From Engine Stud
    G01479470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Remove Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
    G01479471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the accessory mounting bracket mounting bolts and nut.
    Fig 4: Remove Accessory Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolts & Nut
    G01479472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the accessory mounting bracket forward.
  9. Remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the power steering pressure hose (2) from the power steering pump.
    Fig 5: Remove Power Steering Pressure Hose
    G01479473Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the nuts retaining the power steering pump rear bracket from the power steering pump.
    Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket
    G01479474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.