Removal Procedure
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- Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement .
- Place a drain pan under the pump.
- Remove the hose guide bracket from the front of the pump.
- For vehicles with variable effort steering, disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the hoses from the pump.
- Remove the lower intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Remove the bolt retaining the rear bracket to the engine.
- Remove the bolts from the front of the pump.
- Remove the pump from the vehicle.
- Remove the bracket (3) from the rear of the pump (1).