Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Parts which can be disassembled are strictly limited. Never disassemble parts other than those specified.
- Disassemble in as clean a place as possible.
- Clean your hands before disassembly.
- Do not use rags; use nylon cloths or paper towels.
- Follow the procedures and cautions in the Service Manual.
- When disassembling and reassembling, do not let foreign matter enter or contact the parts.
- Remove snap ring, then draw drive shaft out.
Be careful not to drop drive shaft.
- Remove oil seal.
Be careful not to damage front housing.
- Remove connector and flow control valve with spring.
Be careful not to drop flow control valve.
- Inspect all of the power steering oil pump components, and repair or replace as necessary. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ".