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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump.
  2. Remove the pump mounting studs (2).
  3. Remove the connector and fitting assembly (4).
  4. Remove the O-ring seal (3).
    Fig 1: Removing Pump Mounting Studs, Connector And Fitting Assembly
    G01454925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If replacement is required, remove the control valve assembly (2) and the flow control spring (3) from the pump housing assembly (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Control Valve Assembly
    G01454926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the reservoir assembly (1) from the pump housing assembly (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Reservoir Assembly From Pump Housing Assembly
    G01454927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5).
  8. Remove the magnet (3).
  9. Clean the magnet (3).
  10. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump housing (2). Do not remove. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged, replace the power steering pump housing (2).
    Fig 4: Removing O-Ring Seals And Magnet
    G01454928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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