Removal

2.4L

NOTE: Before proceeding, review all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.

1. Remove cap from power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Remove front emissions vapor canister.
5. Place an oil drain pan under vehicle to catch power steering fluid.
6. Back out pressure hose tube nut at power steering pump pressure fitting and remove hose from pump(Figure 1).




Figure 1 PRESSURE AND RETURN HOSES - 2.4L






7. Remove bolt attaching right routing clamp to front suspension cradle crossmember(Figure 1). Remove pressure hose from clamp.
8. Back out pressure hose tube nut at power steering gear and remove hose from gear (Figure 1).
9. Remove power steering fluid pressure hose from vehicle.