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Removal Procedure

  1. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Return Hose
    G02139755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the power steering return hose mounting bracket retaining bolt from the cylinder head.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  5. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Remove the power steering return hose from wiring harness tie strap.
  8. Remove the power steering return hose from the frame brackets.
  9. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.
  10. Remove the power steering return hose from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Return Hose From Wiring Harness Tie Strap
    G02139756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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