Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir and move aside. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
- Remove the ignition control wiring harness near the power steering pump.
- Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (3.1L) or Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (3.8L) .
- Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.1L) or Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.8L) .
- Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
- Remove the power steering pump.
- Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.8L) or Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.1L) .
- Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (CB Series) .