Removal & Installation

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Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank. Do not reuse. After completing tasks, bleed power steering system. See BLEEDING . Follow procedure on removing and installing ear hose clamp. See EAR HOSE CLAMPS . Release hose clamp (1) on supply reservoir and disconnect line. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Releasing Hose Clamp On Supply Reservoir

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Release hose clamp (1) and disconnect suction line. Catch hydraulic fluid in a suitable container. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Releasing Hose Clamp & Disconnecting Suction

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