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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump.
  2. Remove the pump mounting studs (2).
  3. Remove the connector and fitting assembly (5). To remove the variable assist steering actuator (3) and retaining ring (4); refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Actuator Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Remove the O-ring seal (6) from the connector and fitting assembly (4).
  5. Fig 1: Power Steering Reservoir & Components
    G01479501Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. If replacement is required, remove the control valve assembly and the flow control spring from the pump housing assembly; refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle (Regular) .
  7. Remove the reservoir assembly (1) from the pump housing assembly (2).
  8. Fig 2: Remove Reservoir Assembly From Pump Housing Assembly
    G01479502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the O-ring seals (1) (4).
  10. Remove the magnet (3).
  11. Clean the magnet (3).
  12. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump housing (2). Do not remove. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged, replace the power steering pump housing (2).
Fig 3: Remove O-Ring Seals & Magnet
G01479503Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.