Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LY7) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (LZ4) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (LE5) .
- Place the power steering pump assembly (1) on a fixed, flat surface, with the power steering pump shaft facing upward.
- Insert a screwdriver into the power steering fluid reservoir retaining clip tab (3) and bend it outwards.
- Slide the power steering fluid reservoir clip (4) away from the power steering fluid pump assembly (1).
- Repeat the above steps to remove the other power steering fluid reservoir clip (4).
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir (2) from the power steering pump (1).
- Remove the O-ring seal from the neck of the power steering fluid reservoir (2) or inside the power steering pump housing (1). Discard the O-ring seal.