Removal Procedure
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Hoist and raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
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- Remove the power steering gear inlet hose retaining plate bolt (1) and the power steering gear inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt (2).
- Pull the power steering gear outlet hose out of the steering gear.
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- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose bracket bolt (1).
- Remove and discard the power steering gear outlet hose crimp clamp (2).
- Disconnect the rubber segment from the metal segment of the power steering gear outlet hose (3, 4).
- Remove any plastic retaining clips on the power steering gear outlet hose and discard them.
- Remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the vehicle.