Removal

3.3L/3.8L

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. Remove two bolts securing pressure hose routing clamps to suspension cradle crossmember and steel reinforcement (Figure 1).
6. Place an oil drain pan under vehicle to catch draining power steering fluid.
7. Disconnect pressure hose at power steering gear (Figure 1).




Figure 1 HOSES TO POWER STEERING GEAR - 3.3L/3.8L ENGINE






8. Remove pressure hose routing bracket bolt at engine (Figure 2). Bolt can be accessed through hole in cradle crossmember (Figure 3).




Figure 2 RESERVOIR AND HOSES - 3.3L/3.8L










Figure 3 PRESSURE HOSE ROUTING CLAMP






9. Disconnect pressure hose tube nut at power steering pump (Figure 2).
10. Remove power steering fluid pressure hose from vehicle.