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Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump

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Removal and Installation

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

1. Using a suitable suction device, siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
3. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering supply hose from the power steering pump.
4. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the power steering pressure line fitting banjo bolt and disconnect the line from the power steering pump.
^ Discard the 2 seals.
^ To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs).
6. Remove the 3 power steering pump bolts and the power steering pump.
^ To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs).

7. CAUTION: New seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. Fill the power steering system.