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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 (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. The power steering pressure hose is the lower hose at the power steering gear.

    Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.

  6. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
  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.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose (3.8L)
    G01673029Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.