Pre-Disassembly Inspection

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.

Disassemble the power steering oil pump only if the following items are found.

Oil leak from any point shown in the figure
Deformed or damaged pulley
Poor performance

Fig 1: Locating Oil Leakage Points
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.