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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 575 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PRESSURE PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT (LA1)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose From The Power Steering Pump
    GM417974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the pressure hose from the power steering pump.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
  6. Place the drain pan under the power steering pump and the power steering gear.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Pipe Retainer
    GM628988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. For front wheel drive vehicles, remove the pipe retainer.
  8. For all wheel drive vehicles, disconnect the wiring harness from the pipe rear clip stud.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Pressure Hose
    GM628990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. For all wheel drive vehicles, remove the pipe rear clip stud.
  10. Disconnect the pressure hose from the steering gear.
  11. Disconnect the pressure hose from the hose retainer.
  12. Position the pressure hose lower portion into the right wheel opening.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the pressure hose from the vehicle.
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