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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the flow control valve.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose From Flow Control Valve
    G01445647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the power steering flow control valve assembly (3) from the power steering pump.
  5. Remove the power steering flow control spring (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Flow Control Spring
    G01445648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.