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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  3. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch any draining power steering fluid.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Return Hose From Power Steering Gear (3.8L)
    G01569151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the return hose from the power steering pump.
  7. Remove the return hose from the hose retainer.
  8. Remove the return hose from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Return Hose From Hose Retainer
    G01569152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.