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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the power steering pump 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) .
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  3. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
  4. Remove the engine shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
  5. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Cooler Hose At Power Steering Pump
    GM395852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the power steering fluid cooler hose clamp and the power steering fluid cooler hose from the power steering pump assembly.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Retaining Nuts
    GM288833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering pump rear bracket nuts.
    8. Fig 3: Power Steering Pump & Mounting Bolts
    GM288829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the power steering pump bolts.
    9. Fig 4: Accessory Mounting Bracket
    GM188295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering pump bracket bolts and nut.
  10. Pull the power steering pump bracket forward.
  11. Separate the power steering pump assembly from the power steering pump bracket.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
    GM898604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose (2) from the power steering pump assembly (1).
  13. Remove the power steering pump assembly from the vehicle.
  14. Transfer any parts as needed.
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