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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. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
  3. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  4. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
  5. Separate the lower intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  6. Separate the steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with Rear Wheel Drive)  or Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with All Wheel Drive) .
  7. Separate the lower control arms from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (AWD) or Lower Control Arm Replacement (RWD) .
    8. Fig 1: View of Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting
    GM1974550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose fitting (1) from the power steering pump.
    9. Fig 2: View of Power Steering Gear Inlet Bracket Bolt
    GM1974551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering gear inlet pipe bracket bolt (1).
    10. Fig 3: View of Power Steering Gear Pipe Retainer Bolts
    GM1974553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe retainer bolts (1,3).
  11. Support the front frame with jackstands as needed.
  12. Remove the left and right side engine mount bolts from the front frame. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (AWD) or Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (RWD) and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (w/AWD) or Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side (w/RWD) .
  13. Disconnect any electrical harnesses from the front frame as needed.
  14. Disconnect the power steering gear solenoid electrical connector.
  15. Remove the front frame bolts. Refer to Front Frame Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive) or Front Frame Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
  16. Slowly lift the vehicle on the hoist until there is enough room to remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
  17. Remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
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