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Power Steering Pump Replacement

Fig 1: View Of Power Steering Pump & Components
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Place drain pans under the vehicle.
  2. Remove as much power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
  3. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  5. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Clamp
2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose
3 Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  32 N.m (24 lb ft)

4 Power Steering Pump Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten:  22 N.m (16 lb ft)

5 Power Steering Pump

Procedure

  1. Remove the power steering pump from the top of the vehicle.
  2. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  3. Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.