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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 105 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.8L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Hoses - 3.8L
    GM294335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.8L)  or Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.6L (LY7) .
  5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (3.8L) .
    6. Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connector For Power Steering Pump
    GM812357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the electrical connector (4) from the power steering pump (1).
    7. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pump And Mounting Bolts
    GM282122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering mounting bolts from the power steering pump.
  8. Remove the power steering pump.
  9. Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (CB Series) .
  10. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement (LY7)  or Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.8L) .
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