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 servicing the vehicle. Refer to Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect/Connect (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Electrical.
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Disconnect the power steering pump pressure hose from the power steering pump.
- Remove the clamps (2, 4) retaining the power steering return hoses (1, 5) to the power steering pump and remove the hoses.
- Disconnect the upper electrical connector (3) from the power steering pump by pressing down on the rear of the locking tab and pulling the connector outward.
- Disconnect the lower electrical connector (4) from the power steering pump by moving the locking lever over center and pulling the connector outward.
- Remove the bolts (2) retaining the power steering pump to the bracket.
- Remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Pump Pressure Hose From Power Steering Pump (Parallel Hybrid Truck)