Fluid Cooler: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding, refer to WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ).

Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Raise the vehicle.
Remove the hose clamp attaching the power steering fluid return hose to the power steering fluid cooler. Remove the return hose from the cooler.
Remove the hose clamp attaching the power steering cooler fluid hose to the steel fitting in the power steering gear outlet port. (Fig 1 and Fig 2 ).

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Cooler - LHD
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Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Cooler - RHD
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Remove the two screws securing the cooler to the front suspension crossmember. (Fig 1 and Fig 2 ).
On LHD vehicles, open the tube routing clamp on the right front of the power steering gear housing and remove the cooler tube from it.
Remove the cooler from the vehicle.