GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the power steering fluid reservoir.
  4. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  5. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

  6. Object Number: 1207233  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose from the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.

  8. Object Number: 1201379  Size: SH
  9. Remove the power steering pump bolts.
  10. Remove the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly from the vehicle.
  11. Transfer any parts as needed.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1201379  Size: SH
  3. Install the power steering pump bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1207233  Size: SH
  5. Connect the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose to the power steering pump and power steering fluid reservoir assembly.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fitting to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
  8. Connect the oil pressure sensor wiring harness to the power steering fluid reservoir.
  9. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
  10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .