Removal Procedure
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement
in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (3.6L).
- Turn the steering wheel to the right in order to allow clearance to remove the pump.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the power steering pump inlet hose from the power steering pump.
- Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
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- Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
- Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
- Cap the power steering pump fittings and hoses to prevent contamination.
- Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.8L) or Power Steering Pulley Replacement (3.6L) .