HOSE, Power Steering, Pressure: Removal: Rear-Wheel-Drive

Fig 1: BATTERY AND CABLES

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1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
3. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet tube to throttle body. Refer to Engine/Air Intake System/BODY, Air Cleaner - Removal
   Fig 2: PRESSURE HOSE AT PUMP - 2.7L/3.5L

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4. 2.7L/3.5L Engines - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
   Fig 3: PRESSURE HOSE AT PUMP - 5.7L/6.1L

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5. 5.7L/6.1L Engines - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
   Fig 4: PRESSURE HOSE AT PUMP - 3.0L DIESEL

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6. 3.0L Diesel Engine - Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
7. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
8. Remove belly pan. Refer to Body/Exterior/BELLY PAN - Removal
   Fig 5: HOSE ROUTING ALONG ENGINE CRADLE

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9. Remove screw (5) securing pressure hose (1) routing clamp to front of engine cradle (3).
10. Remove screw (4) fastening routing clamps securing pressure (1) and return (2) hoses to right side of engine cradle (3).
    Fig 6: HOSES AT RWD STEERING GEAR

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11. Unthread pressure hose tube nut (2) from steering gear (1).
12. Remove pressure hose from vehicle.