On-Vehicle Service

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Strut housing upper tie bar, as needed for access.
2. Pump drive belt(s).
3. Lower bolt to mounting bracket.
4. Power steering gear outlet and inlet hoses from pump.
5. Pump. On L36 and L67 Engines (3.8L HO & 3.8L SC), you need to access pump area from beneath the engine. Transfer pulley, as needed.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Hand-start the power steering gear inlet hose connection to pump.
2. Pump with pulley. install and torque lower bolt first, and check that a clearance of 2 to 5 mm (0.080 to 0.200 inch) exists between hose and heater pipes as contact may cause noise after installation.
3. Power steering gear outlet hose to pump; hose must be routed outboard and under engine harness and heater hoses.
^ Tighten:
- Power steering gear inlet hose to pump, to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
- Hose clamp at pump to 1.7 Nm (15 inch lbs.).
- Pump mounting bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Pump drive belt(s).
5. Strut housing upper tie bar, if removed.
^ Tighten nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Fill and bleed system.
^ Inspect for leaks.