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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  3. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LY7)  or Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LZ4)  or Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LE5) .
  4. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Nut
    GM1869187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket nut (1).
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Front Engine Lift Bracket
    GM1775111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 3 front engine lift bracket bolts (1) and the front engine lift bracket (2).
    7. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting
    GM1869222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the power steering pump and position it aside.
    8. Fig 4: Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM1869208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose bracket bolt (1).
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting & Steering Gear
    GM1819198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the steering gear.
  10. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
    11. Fig 6: Installing Seal Extractor J 44586
    GM1492054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Clean the power steering gear inlet and outlet ports thoroughly of any debris. Failure to do so could result in contamination and damage to the power steering system components.
  11. Install the seal extraction end of remover/installer J 44586  (2) to the steering gear oil seal (1). See Special Tools .
    12. Fig 7: Removing Steering Gear Oil Seal
    GM1492056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the steering gear oil seal (1) from the steering gear using remover/installer J 44586  (2) with the aid of a flat-bladed tool (3) for additional leverage if needed. See Special Tools .
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