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Removal Procedure

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  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L26) or Drive Belt Replacement (L32) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Hoses - 3.8L
    GM294335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The power steering pressure hose is the lower hose at the power steering gear.
  5. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.
  6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
    7. Fig 2: Power Steering Pressure Hose (L26/L32)
    GM1206116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the clamps on the power steering gear.
  8. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.
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