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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 431 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.8L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  4. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (3.1L)  or Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (3.8L)  .
  5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.1L)  or Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.8L)  .
    Fig 1: Power Steering Hoses
    G01720090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the electrical connector (4) from the power steering pump (1).
    Fig 2: Electrical Connector
    G01720091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering mounting bolts from the power steering pump.
  8. Remove the power steering pump.
  9. Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (CB Series) .
    Fig 3: Power Steering Pump Reservoir
    G01720092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.8L)  or Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.1L)  .
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