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Power Steering Oil Pump: Assembly

  1. Apply grease to the lip of the drive shaft seal, and attach the casing.
    CAUTION: The drive shaft seal cannot be reused. Always replace after every disassembly.
    Fig 1: Applying Grease To Lip Of Drive Shaft Seal
    G02004940Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. When removing the dowel pin, if it is difficult to insert with your hands, insert into the casing by tapping lightly with a hammer or similar tool.
  3. Attach the flow control A valve, flow control valve spring, and the flow control B valve assembly to the locations indicated in the drawing left.
    Fig 2: Attaching Flow Control A Valve, Flow Control Valve Spring, And Flow Control B Valve Assembly
    G02004941Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Match the dowel pin A on the flow control A valve side with the notch B of the side plate (front), and attach the side plate (front) to the casing.
    Fig 3: Matching Dowel Pin A On Flow Control A Valve Side With Notch B Of Side Plate
    G02004942Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Face the cam ring side with fewer pores towards the casing, and attach the cam ring on top of the side plate (front).
  6. Attach the pulley to the casing.
    CAUTION: Attach with care so as not to damage the drive shaft seal.
    Fig 4: Attaching Pulley To Casing
    G02004943Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Face the side of the rotor with the punch mark towards the casing, and attach the rotor to the pulley shaft.
    Fig 5: Locating Punch Mark On Front Housing Side
    G02004944Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Attach the vane to the rotor so that the vane's arc touches the cam ring.
    Fig 6: Attaching Vane To Rotor
    G02004945Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Use a hammer or suitable tool to insert the rotor snap ring into the pulley shaft channel.
    CAUTION:
    • The rotor snap ring cannot be reused. Always replace after every disassembly.
    • Insert with care so as not to damage the rotor or the pulley shaft.
    • If the rotor is damaged, replace the power steering as an assembly.
    Fig 7: Inserting Rotor Snap Ring Into Pulley Shaft Channel Using Hammer
    G02004946Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Match the dowel pin A on the flow control A valve side with the notch B of the side plate (rear), and attach the side plate (rear) to the cam ring.
  11. Apply Genuine Nissan PSF II or equivalent to O-ring and attach to the casing.
    CAUTION: The O-ring cannot be reused. Always replace after every disassembly.
    Fig 8: Matching Dowel Pin A On Flow Control A Valve Side With Notch B Of Side Plate
    G02004947Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Attach a side plate inner seal and side plate outer seal with Genuine Nissan PSF II or equivalent applied, to the side plate (rear).
    CAUTION: The side plate inner seal and outer seal cannot be reused. Always replace after every disassembly.
  13. Set the power steering pump on the vice.
    CAUTION: When securing to the vice, use an aluminum plate or other material to protect the installation surface of the power steering pump from damage.
  14. Attach the rear body to the casing, and secure the bolts (4 bolts) in a diagonal order to the specified torque.
  15. Attach the front bracket to the casing, and secure the bolts (2 bolts) to the specified torque.
  16. Attach the inlet collector seal to the grooves of the inlet collector, and attach the inlet collector to the casing with attachment bolts.
    CAUTION: The inlet collector seal cannot be reused. Always replace after every disassembly.
    Fig 9: Attaching A Side Plate Inner Seal And Side Plate Outer Seal
    G02004948Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.