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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the steering linkage shield, if equipped. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Steering Linkage.
  3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the pressure hose from the power steering pump.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls 4.3L.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Pressure Hose From Power Steering Pump
    G01467223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the power steering gear pressure hose from the power steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering gear pressure hose from the vehicle.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Gear Pressure Hose From Power Steering Gear
G01467224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.