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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 593 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING GEAR 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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the Brake Pressure Modulator
Valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) BRACKET REPLACEMENT in Antilock Brake System.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
- Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt from the power steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft from the crossmember. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
- Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the electrical connectors from the crossmember.
- Remove the brake pipes from the crossmember.
- Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
- Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, Do Not Remove, the four crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 inch).
- Remove the power steering gear (1) from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.
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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.