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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.
  2. Install thrust plate and rotor to pump shaft. Install new snap ring to pump shaft. Make sure rotor is installed with countersunk side toward thrust plate.
  3. 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.
  4. Install vanes in rotor and make sure rounded edge of vanes face outward. Install pressure plate into pump housing and over dowel pins. Make sure circular depression (for spring) is toward rear of housing.
  5. Install new "O" ring in 2nd groove from rear of pump housing. Place spring on pressure plate. Install end plate to pump housing. Depress end plate just enough to install retaining ring. Make sure retaining ring seats properly.
    NOTE: Pressure plate must be pressed 0.06" (1.6 mm) over "O" ring to seat.


  1. Install flow control valve and spring to pump body. Depress control valve to check for smooth operation. Apply grease to lip of oil seal. Press seal into pump body.
  2. Tighten pulley nut temporarily. Hold snap ring on shaft using snap ring pliers. Install "O" ring and side plate spring to pump body. Install vanes onto rotor. Insert shaft assembly with vanes to pump body.
    TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

    Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
    Gear-to-Frame 40-47 (54-64)
    Oil Pump Cover 22-29 (30-39)
    Pitman Arm-to-Cross Shaft 94-109 (128-148)
    Pressure Hose 22-29 (30-39)
    Suction Hose 29-36 (39-49)
    Side Cover 33-40 (45-46)
    Valve Housing 33-40 (45-46)
    Valve Housing Nut 130-166 (178-226)
    Circulation Holder 2.5-3.3 (3.4-4.4)
    Gear Box Top Cover 0.1-1.0 (1.0-1.4)