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Power Steering Pump: Reassembly

  1. Install new pump shaft seal in pump housing. Install new pressure plate "O" ring to 3rd groove from end of pump housing. Insert both dowel pins into pump housing. Install thrust plate and rotor to pump shaft, then install new snap ring to pump shaft. Make sure rotor is installed with countersunk side toward thrust plate.
  2. Install pump shaft into pump housing, making sure thrust plate slides over dowel pins properly. Install ring into pump housing, over dowel pins and with arrow (on ring) toward rear of pump housing. Install vanes in rotor and make sure rounded edge of vanes face outward.
  3. Install pressure plate into pump housing and over dowel pins. Make sure circular depression (for spring) is toward rear of housing. Install new "O" ring in 2nd groove from rear of pump housing. Place spring on pressure plate, then install end plate to pump housing. Depress end plate just enough to install retaining ring. Make sure retaining ring seats properly.


  1. Install flow control spring, valve, "O" ring and pressure connector to pump housing. Install oil seal to pump housing. Install pump shaft to pump housing, being careful not to damage oil seal.
  2. Install following parts to pump shaft: side plate, rotor and collar. Tighten pulley attaching nut temporarily, hold snap ring on pump shaft with snap ring pliers. Push rotor and collar upward until collar seats over snap ring.
  3. Install "O" ring, side plate spring, ring, and shaft assembly to pump housing. Make sure side of ring with small diameter bores face side plate. Install vanes with rounded edge out to ring. Install "O" ring and cover. Install reservoir on pump type "C". Install Woodruff key to pump shaft on pump type "B".
    TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

    Application Ft.Lbs. (mkg)
    Gear Box-to-Frame 40-47 (5.5-6.5)
    Oil Pump Cover 22-29 (3.0-4.0)
    Pitman Arm-to-Cross Shaft 94-109 (13.0-15.1)
    Pressure Connector 51-72 (7.1-10.0)
    Side Cover 33-40 (4.6-5.5)
    Valve Housing 33-40 (4.6-5.5)
    Valve Housing Nut 130-166 (18.0-23.0)