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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 593 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F
Removal Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION 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.