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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 917 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (8.1L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Filler Neck, Nut & Clamp (8.1L)
    GM748676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the nut (1) and clamp (3) retaining the filler neck (1) to the power steering pump, if equipped.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Power Steering Pump & Front Bolts (8.1L)
    GM656333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the bolts (2) from the front of the pump.
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the power steering mounting bracket.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Rear Power Steering Pump, Bracket & Bolts
    GM656330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the bolts from the rear of the pump.
  7. Remove the hoses from the pump.
  8. For vehicles with variable effort steering, disconnect the electrical connector.
  9. Remove the pump from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the rear bracket from the power steering pump.
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