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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS3, LS7) , Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS9) .
  2. Remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LS3, LS7) , Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LS9) .
  3. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LS3, LS7) .
  4. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (LS3, LS7) .
  5. Fig 1: Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket, Power Steering Pump & Mounting Bolts
    GM663512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the power steering pump bolts (4) from the power steering pump (2).
  7. Remove the following components from the power steering pump rear bracket (1):
    • The power steering pump front bracket (3)
    • The power steering pump (2)