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Removal Procedure

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  1. Place a drain pan under the pump.
  2. Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
    GM898607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the power steering return hoses (2,4) from the power steering pump.
  5. Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Rear Mounting Bracket Nut From Engine Stud (4.3L)
    GM288833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the power steering rear mounting bracket nut from the engine stud.
  7. Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts (4.3L)
    GM288829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
  9. Fig 4: Removing Accessory Mounting Bracket (4.3L)
    GM188295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the accessory mounting bracket mounting bolts and nut.
  11. Pull the accessory mounting bracket forward.
  12. Remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.
  13. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
    GM898604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the power steering pressure hose (2) from the power steering pump.
  15. Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket From Power Steering Pump (4.3L)
    GM372963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the nuts retaining the power steering pump rear bracket from the power steering pump.