Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
2. Use a suitable tool to remove the fluid from the power steering pump reservoir.
3. Remove the supercharger drive belt. Refer to Supercharger Belt Replacement .
4. Remove the air conditioner belt tensioner. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Tensioner Replacement .
5. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
6. Fill and bleed the power steering system after the repair has been completed. Refer to. Power Steering System Bleeding .

1

Power Steering Pump Inlet Hose Clamp

Tip

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Release the hose clamp and pull the inlet hose off of the power steering pump inlet tube.

2

Power Steering Pump Pressure Hose Fitting Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tip
Remove the power steering pressure hose bolt from the pump.

Tighten
27 N·m (20 lb ft)

3

Power Steering Pump Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tip
Remove the power steering pump bolts from the pump.

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

4

Power Steering Pump

Tip

1. Pull the power steering pump from the bracket.
2. When removing or replacing the power steering pump and/or pulley a special purpose grease must be applied to the splined shaft of the power steering pump.
3. Apply grease GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) to the splines on the power steering pump shaft.