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Removal Procedure

  1. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  3. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    4. Fig 1: Steering Gear Outlet Hose Clamp
    GM2809971Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Release the power steering gear outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) from the power steering fluid cooler.
    5. Fig 2: Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket
    GM2809970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1) and the plastic push pin (2) and separate the power steering gear inlet hose (3) from the vehicle frame.
    6. Fig 3: Power Steering Gear Inlet And Outlet Hoses
    GM2808015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1) and release the power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses (2, 3) and seals (4) from the steering gear. Discard the seals.
  7. Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.
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