removal of the resevoir of the power steering pump

1999 CADILLAC STS
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MIHUNTER
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I have gotten the power steering pump removed but now I can't figure out how to get the resevoir off. Can you help?
Dec 12, 2011 at 6:40 PM
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HMAC300
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the resivoir comes off with the pump. if you already have the pump off there should be a spring clip holding teh resovoir on.
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Dec 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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I believe the pulley has to be removed, and then the lower mounting bracket, to allow the spring clips to be fully removed.
Dec 13, 2011 at 2:50 AM
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