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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
  3. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering pump (for vehicles without a power steering cooler).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Steering Gear Return Hose From Pump (4.3L)
    G01669913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering cooler, if equipped.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Gear Return Hose From Cooler (4.3L)
    G01669914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the power steering return hose at the power steering gear.
  6. Disconnect the power steering gear return hose from the power steering gear.
  7. Remove the power steering gear return hose from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Power Steering Gear Return Hose From Gear (4.3L)
    G01669915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.