Installation - Pump (3.5L Engine)
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- Install the power steering pump back in the mounting bracket using the reverse sequence of its removal (Figure ).
- Loosely install all 3 bolts mounting the power steering pump to the mounting bracket.
- Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts to a torque of 28 N.m (250 in.lbs.).
- Install the drive belt on the power steering pump pulley.
- Securely tighten the lock-nut on the pulley of the drive belt tensioner (Figure ).
- Install the power steering pressure hose on the pressure fitting of the power steering pump (Figure ). Tighten the power steering fluid pressure hose tube nut to a torque of 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Install the power steering fluid supply hose onto the supply fitting on power steering pump (Figure ). When installing the hose clamp on the power steering fluid return hose be sure the clamp is installed past the upset bead on the nipple of the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Lower vehicle.
- Connect the battery ground cable onto the ground stud located on the strut tower.
- Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure to properly refill and bleed power steering system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE )