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Removal Procedure

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  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket & Bolts
    GM1891139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolts (1) from the rear of the pump.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Pump Front Bracket & Bolts
    GM698146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts from the front of the pump bracket.
  6. IMPORTANT: Note the location of the battery cables for reinstallation.
  7. Disconnect the negative battery clip from the power steering pump front bracket.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
    GM898607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering return hoses (2, 4) from the power steering pump.
  10. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
    GM898604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering pump from the accessory mounting bracket to gain access to the power brake booster inlet pipe.
  12. Remove the power brake booster inlet pipe from the power steering pump.
  13. Remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.
  14. Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L)  or Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (6.6L) .
  15. Remove the front bracket from the power steering pump.
  16. Remove the rear bracket from the power steering pump.