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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1277 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch the draining fluid.
  2. Remove the cap (2) from the power steering fluid reservoir.
    Fig 1: Removing Cap From Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
    G01545593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Use a siphon in order to remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  5. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Remove the right front engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT in Body Front End.
  7. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical-1.8L (LV6) or to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical -1.8L (LNK).
    NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE .
  8. Loosen the hose clamp (9) on the power steering pump inlet hose.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G01545594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the inlet hose from the pump.
  10. Remove the bolt (2) from the power steering pump outlet pipe bracket.
  11. Remove the outlet pipe fitting (1) from the pump.
  12. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch connector (3).
  13. Remove the following components from the power steering pump front bracket:
    • The 2 nuts (7,8)
    • The 2 bolts (5,6)
    • The power steering pump
  14. Remove the bolt and the rear bracket (4) from the pump.
  15. If the vehicle has AWD, remove the heat shield from the pump.
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