Gas Engine

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Tube Nut At Power Steering Pressure Hose

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NOTE: Before proceeding, see Steering - Warning .

Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Remove the engine appearance cover.
Remove the pressure Hose (3) at the pump pressure port (5).
Remove the pressure hose routing bracket bolt (2) at the upper mount (8).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Pressure Hose Routing Clamp Bolt At Exhaust Manifold
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Remove the pressure hose routing clamp bolt (1) at the exhaust manifold.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Return Hose At Return Tube
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure .
Remove the return hose (1) at the return tube (2).

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Return Hose & Pressure Hose At Steering Gear
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Remove the return tube (1) at the steering gear (3).
Remove the pressure hose (2) at the steering gear (3).

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Fasteners At Power Steering Hose Routing Clamps
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Remove the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember.
Remove the power steering pressure hose from the vehicle.