Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Remove the belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
4. Raise and lower the vehicle as necessary to access the power steering return hose clamp at the cooler pipe/hose. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Fill and bleed the power steering system after the repair has been completed. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.

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Power Steering Return Pipe/Hose Clamp (at reservoir)

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Power Steering Return Pipe/Hose Clamp (at cooler pipe)

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Power Steering Pump Return Pipe/Hose

Tip
Release the return pipe/hose from the retainer to remove it from the vehicle.