How do you change the powersteering pump on a 1997 GMC 1500?

Answer 1

1. Remove battery ground, make sure radio is not in security mode first. 2. Remove top half of fan shroud 3. Remove serpentine belt 4. Use special puller to remove Power Steering pump pulley 5. Un bolt a/c compressor from top of pump mount 6. unbolt large a luminim casting from pump and engine, remove 7. unbolt remainging bolt holding pump inplace, fastened at rear near exhaust manifold 8. Disconnect hoses from steering gear, remove pump This is not a hard job, but takes at least an hour, probably more if you are not familiar with this process.