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I've done it on my 1993 k1500 and it's pretty simple. The pump is like $50-60 at autozone with a lifetime warranty. You'll need a puller which they will rent you for free. Just pull the pulley off and then there are 3 (If I remember correctly) bolts holding the pump to the accessory bracket. Remove these. Then you need to remove the hoses off the back of the pump. It's best if you can wiggle the pump out of it's spot in the accessory bracket to get at these hoses, but sometimes you have to remove the hoses first which just takes some open ended wrenches and patience. Also, drain the fluid prior to this, or let it hit the floor when you get the hoses off. There are 2 O-rings, one on the back of the pump, that the new pump should come with. The other is on the steering gear box. You don't need to replace it unless you end up removing the hose for some reason. Probably take you 2-3 hours to finish the whole thing. Not too bad and definitely better than that $500 price tag from the dealer. Good luck
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