Removal

3.5L ENGINE

NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.

1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Remove the engine appearance cover.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.




4. Unscrew the tube nut (3), then remove the pressure hose (4) at the steering gear.
5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Unscrew the tube nut (3), then remove the pressure hose (1) at the pump (4).
7. Remove the pressure hose routing clamp bolt (2) at the engine cylinder head.




8. Accessing it through the area behind the powertrain control module (3), remove the routing clamp screw (2) securing the pressure hose (1) to the left side of the front suspension crossmember.
9. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.