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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 472 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (LH9)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic
Removal Procedure
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Canyon and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LH9) .
- Remove the engine wiring harness bracket bolt.
- Reposition the engine wiring harness bracket out of the way.
- Remove the generator bracket bolts (1) and generator bracket (2) with the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly attached.
- Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LH9) .
- Remove the power steering pump bolts (2).
- Remove the power steering pump and power steering pump fluid reservoir assembly (3) from the generator bracket.
- Separate the power steering pump and the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LH9) .
Fig 1: Generator Bracket Bolts & Generator Bracket & Power Steering Pump & Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Assembly
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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.