Steering System: Pump: Removal: 2.4L

NOTE: Before proceeding. See Steering - Warning .

Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure

Fig 1: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the right front tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: Wheel House Splash Shield & Drive Belt Splash Shield
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Remove the one fastener (2) securing the wheel house splash shield (1) to the drive belt splash shield (3).

Fig 3: DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELD
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NOTE: Depending on application, it may be necessary to remove some fasteners securing the front fascia (1) to the body lower reinforcement in order to access drive belt splash shield forward fastener.
Remove the fastener (5) securing the drive belt splash shield (3) to the front suspension crossmember (6).
Remove the fasteners (4) securing the splash shield (3) to the body (2).
Remove the drive belt splash shield (3).
Remove the accessory drive-belt from the A/C compressor and power steering pump. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Removal

Fig 4: A/C Compressor Mounting
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1 - COMPRESSOR
Disconnect the wiring connectors from the A/C compressor (1).

Remove the four bolts fastening the A/C compressor (1) to the engine, then move the compressor toward the center of the vehicle, allowing the compressor to settle in place.

Fig 5: Pressure Hose Tube Nut

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1 - PUMP PULLEY

2 - POWER STEERING PUMP

3 - PRESSURE HOSE TUBE NUT

From below, place a crowfoot wrench on a long extension onto the pressure hose tube nut (3) at the pump.
Place a shop towel between the crowfoot and the pump pulley (1) to avoid slipping and possibly damaging the pulley.

Fig 6: Pressure Hose Connection To Pump
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1 - PUMP

2 - PRESSURE HOSE
Unthread the tube nut and lower the pressure hose out of the pump (1).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 7: Grille Attachment
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1 - GRILLE

2 - RETAINER
Remove the grille (1) from the front of the vehicle. Refer to Body/Exterior/GRILLE - Removal
Remove the hood-opening weather-strip from across the radiator closure panel.

Fig 8: Ambient Temperature Sensor
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1 - FASTENER

2 - SENSOR
Remove the fastener (1), then the ambient temperature sensor (2) from the radiator closure panel.

Fig 9: Radiator Closure Panel
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1 - FASTENERS
Remove the fasteners (1) securing the upper radiator closure panel in place, then remove the panel.
Lift the cooling module out of its lower mounts and carefully move it toward the left side of the vehicle. It will move only a limited amount with the hoses still connected. Do not force it.
NOTE: For additional room, the right side bolts securing the lower radiator closure panel in front of the cooling module can be removed.

Fig 10: Cooling Module Tied Forward
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1 - COOLING MODULE
Using a bungee cord, tie the cooling module (1) forward as shown in illustration. Be sure to attach the cord in a location that will not damage the vehicle. Do not overtighten the bungee cord. It just needs to hold the module forward.

Fig 11: Supply Hose At Pump
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1 - SUPPLY HOSE CLAMP

2 - POWER STEERING PUMP
Remove the clamp (1) securing the supply hose to the power steering pump (2) supply fitting, then remove the hose from the supply fitting.

Fig 12: Mounting Bolts
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1 - POWER STEERING PUMP

2 - SUPPORT
Remove the three bolts securing the pump (1) in place.
Remove the 2 bolts securing the stamped steel support bracket (2) to the engine block. Remove the bracket.

Fig 13: Power Steering Pump Removal
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Ease the cooling module forward, don't force it , and remove the power steering pump with pulley where shown in illustration.
If the pulley needs removal. See Steering/Pump/PULLEY, Power Steering Pump - Removal .