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Removal Procedure

NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Engine Controls 4.3L.
  2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering pump (for vehicles without a power steering cooler).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Gear Return Hose From Power Steering Pump
    G01467233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering cooler, if equipped.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Gear Return Hose From Power Steering Cooler
    G01467234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the power steering return hose at the power steering gear.
  6. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering gear.
  7. Remove the power steering gear return hose from the vehicle.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Steering Gear Return Hose From Power Steering Gear
G01467235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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