Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal












1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove sight shield.

3. Remove module bracket.

4. Disconnect No.6 spark plug wire to prevent damage to wire.

5. Remove radiator fan shroud assembly.

6. Remove top RH isolated radiator mount bracket.

7. Remove remote air cleaner.

8. Remove engine coil.

NOTE:

For variable assist power steering gears, perform Steps 9 through 11.

9. Disconnect electrical connector on power steering pressure switch at steering gear.

10. Remove pressure switch to allow for tool clearance.

11. Remove screw at pressure switch and return line bracket.

12. Remove anti-rattle clips from power steering lines.

13. Remove plastic strap attaching steering gear heat shield to power steering return line.

14. Remove plastic strap attaching lines to transfer tube on the steering gear.

15. Disconnect electronic vacuum regulator (EVR) valve wire.

16. Remove ground wire from back of engine block.

17. Remove pressure line fitting at power steering pump using a 5/8-inch flare-nut wrench.

18. Remove return line at pump.

19. Remove return line at power steering oil cooler.

20. Remove pressure line fitting (gold in color) at steering gear, using an 18mm open-end wrench.

21. Remove return line fitting (silver in color) at steering gear, using an 18mm open-end wrench.

22. Loosen two screws retaining power steering oil cooler to subframe.