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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 414 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
Place the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.
For front wheel drive vehicles, remove the pipe retainer.

Fig 1: Removing Pipe Retainer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
For all wheel drive vehicles, remove the pipe rear clip bolt.
Remove the pressure hose from the steering gear.
Remove the pressure hose from the hose retainer.
Position the pressure hose lower portion into the right wheel opening.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Removing Pressure Hose From Hose Retainer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the pressure hose from the power steering pump.
Remove the pressure hose from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Pressure Hose From Power Steering Pump
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.