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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump.
  2. Remove the pump mounting studs (2).
  3. Remove the connector and fitting assembly (4).
  4. Remove the O-ring seal (3) from the connector and fitting assembly (4).
  5. If replacement is required, remove the control valve assembly and the flow control spring from the pump housing assembly; Refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle  .
    Fig 1: Identifying Pump Connector & Fitting Assembly
    G02501215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the reservoir assembly (1) from the pump housing assembly (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Pump Housing Assembly
    G02501216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the O-ring seals (1), (4) and (5).
  8. Remove the magnet (3).
  9. Clean the magnet (3).
  10. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump housing (2). Do not remove. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged, replace the power steering pump.
Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump Components
G02501217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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