Steering System (Service Information): Pump: Removal: 2.7L/3.5L

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables

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1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
3. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet tube to throttle body. (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) and (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL)
4. Remove serpentine drive belt. (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
   Fig 2: Remove/Install Supply Hose - 2.7L/3.5L

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5. Remove hose clamp (2), then supply hose (3) from pump (1).
   Fig 3: Remove/Install Pressure Hose At Pump - 2.7L/3.5L

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6. Unthread tube nut, then remove pressure hose (2) from pump (1).
   Fig 4: Remove/Install Power Steering Pump - 2.7L/3.5L

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7. Remove three pump mounting bolts (1) through access holes in pulley.
8. Remove pump (3) from engine bracket (2).
9. If pulley needs removal, (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/PULLEY - REMOVAL) .