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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the power steering pump assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Pump Housing, Mounting Studs, O-Ring Seal & Connector/Fitting Assembly
    GM404915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir studs (2) from the power steering pump assembly (1).
  3. Remove the power steering pump fitting (4).
  4. Remove the power steering pump fitting seal (3).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Pump Housing Assembly, Control Valve Assembly & Flow Control Spring
    GM404928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power steering pump flow control valve (2) and the power steering pump flow control valve spring (3) from the power steering pump assembly (1).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Reservoir Assembly & Pump Housing Assembly
    GM404931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Separate the power steering fluid reservoir (1) and the power steering pump (2).
    7. Fig 4: Reservoir O-ring Seals
    GM404947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering pump seals (1, 4, 5).
  8. Remove and clean the power steering fluid reservoir magnet (3).
  9. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump (2). DO NOT REMOVE IT. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged then replace the power steering pump (2).
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