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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 842 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (8.1L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure

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Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT .
Remove the nut (1) and clamp (3) retaining the filler neck (1) to the power steering pump, if equipped.

Fig 1: Removing Filler Neck From Pump
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolts (2) from the front of the pump.
Remove the bolts retaining the power steering mounting bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Mounting Bracket
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Remove the bolts (1) from the rear of the pump.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Rear Of Pump
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Remove the power steering return hoses (2,4) from the power steering pump.

Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Return Hoses From Power Steering Pump
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the power steering pressure hoses (2) from the power steering pump.
Remove the pump from the vehicle.
Remove the rear bracket from the power steering pump.

Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hoses 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.