Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the energy storage box before serving the vehicle. Refer to Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect/Connect (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Electrical.

NOTE: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (4) from the brake booster.

Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Hoses From Brake Booster (Non Rack and Pinion)
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Remove the power brake booster outlet hose (3) retaining clamp (2) to remove the power brake booster hose outlet hose from the brake booster.
Remove the power brake booster inlet hose (1) from the brake booster.
Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (4) from the power steering gear.

Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Hoses From Steering Gear (Non Rack and Pinion)
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Remove the power brake booster outlet hose (2) retaining clamp (3) to remove the power brake booster outlet hose from the power steering pump.

Fig 3: Removing Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose From The Power Steering Pump (Non Rack and Pinion)

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Remove the power brake booster inlet hose from the power steering pump.
Remove the power steering hose assembly from the vehicle.