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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 396 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (8.1L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Removing Filler Neck From Pump (8.1L)
    GM748676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the nut (1) and clamp (3) retaining the filler neck (1) to the power steering pump, if equipped.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Bolts From The Front Of The Pump (8.1L)
    GM656333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolts (2) from the front of the pump.
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the power steering mounting bracket.
    6. Fig 3: Removing Bolts From The Rear Of The Pump (8.1L)
    GM656330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts (1) from the rear of the pump.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Return Hoses, Clamps & Power Steering Pump
    GM898607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering return hoses (2,4) from the power steering pump.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose & Power Steering Pump
    GM898604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the power steering pressure hoses (2) from the power steering pump.
  9. Remove the pump from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the rear bracket from the power steering pump.
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