Power Steering Pump Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the following components as needed:
- The strut housing upper tie bar nuts (1)
- The strut housing upper tie bar
2. Remove the pump drive belt(s). Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.





3. Remove the lower bolt (3) from the mounting bracket.
4. Remove the following hoses (2) from the pump (1):
- The power steering gear outlet hose
- The power steering gear inlet hose
5. Remove the pump (1). On L36 and L67 engines, access the pump area from beneath the engine.
6. Remove the transfer pulley, as needed.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Hand-start the power steering gear inlet hose connection to the pump (1).
2. Install the lower bolt (3). Hand tighten the lower bolt (3).

IMPORTANT: Provide a clearance of 2 - 5 mm (0.080 - 0.200 inch) between the hose and the heater pipes. Contact may cause noise after the installation.

3. Connect the pump (1) with the pulley.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Route the hose outboard and to the following places:
- Under the engine harness
- Under the heater hoses

4. Connect the power steering gear outlet hose (2) to the pump.
- Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to pump, to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the hose clamp at the pump to 1.7 Nm (15 inch lbs.).
- Tighten the pump mounting bolts (3) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the pump drive belt(s). Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.





6. Install the following components, as needed:
- The strut housing upper tie bar
- The strut housing upper tie bar nuts (1)
- Tighten the nuts (1) to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

7. Fill the system.
8. Bleed the system. Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System.
9. Inspect the system for leaks.