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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  2. Hoist and raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Retaining Plate Bolt
    GM1861303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
  6. Pull the power steering gear outlet hose out of the steering gear.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM1870064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1).
  9. Remove and discard the power steering gear outlet hose crimp clamp (2).
  10. Disconnect the rubber segment from the metal segment of the power steering gear outlet hose (3, 4).
  11. Remove any plastic retaining clips on the power steering gear outlet hose and discard them.
  12. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.