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2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A

Removal Procedure

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
    GM829013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the reservoir outlet hose from the power steering pump through the wheel well.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose/Cooler Hose
    GM829005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering gear outlet hose or the cooler hose at the power steering pump through the wheel well.
  6. Disconnect the power brake booster inlet hose from the power steering pump through the wheel well.
  7. Cap the ends of the hose and the pump in order to prevent the entrance of dirt.
  8. Remove the rear power steering pump bracket bolts from the bracket through the wheel well.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Power Steering Pump Bracket And Bolts (6.6L LMM)
    GM1656176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the power steering pump and bracket bolts (1).
  11. Remove the power steering pump bracket (2) from the pump.
    12. Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket
    GM1656177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering pump (2) from the vehicle.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Rear Power Steering Pump Bracket
    GM1656178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the rear power steering pump bracket nuts (1) from the pump.
  14. Remove the rear power steering pump bracket (2) from the pump (3).
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  • • 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.
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