Notice: Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
2. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the power steering cooler hoses from the power steering cooler.
4. Remove the Grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.



5. Remove the radiator air intake baffle retaining clips from LH side.
6. Position the radiator air intake baffle out of the way.



7. Remove the hood latch support mounting bolts.
8. Move the hood latch support forward.



9. Remove the power steering cooler retaining bolts.



10. Remove the power steering cooler from the radiator support.

Notice: The inlet and outlet hoses must not be twisted during installation. Do not bend or distort the inlet or outlet hoses to make installation easier. Failure to follow these procedures could result in component damage.

1. Install the power steering cooler to the radiator core support.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the power steering cooler retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




3. Reposition the hood latch support to the radiator core support.
4. Install the hood latch support mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




5. Reposition the radiator air intake baffle to the radiator core support.
6. Install the radiator air intake baffle retaining clips to the LH side.
7. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.



8. Connect the power steering cooler hoses to the power steering cooler.

Tighten
Tighten the power steering hoses clamps to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

9. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
11. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .