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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the return hose from the cooler pipe/hose. Refer to POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.1L)  or POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE REPLACEMENT (3.8L)  .
  3. Remove the cooler pipe/hose retaining bolt from the frame.
  4. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the retaining clips on the frame.
    Fig 1: Removing Cooler Pipe
    G01569137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the clamps on the steering gear.
  6. Remove the wiring harness clip from the cooler pipe/hose.
  7. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the steering gear.
  8. Remove the cooler pipe/hose from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Cooler Pipe/Hose From Steering Gear
    G01569138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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