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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the RH tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the steering gear heat shield (snap type).
  4. Place a drain pan under the vehicle near power steering hose-to-gear attachment.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Hoses - 3.8L
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  5. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.
  6. Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the power steering gear.
  7. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the clips at the rear/RH side of the cradle.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the power steering return hose.
  10. Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the vehicle through the inner wheel opening.
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