Removal

- TOOLS REQUIRED
- SA9116C EVO Power Steering Actuator Socket
- SA9162C Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover/Replacer

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove power steering pump reservoir fill cap.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.

3. Raise vehicle on hoist.





4. Place approved drain container under power steering hoses at steering gear,
5. Disconnect power steering hoses from the steering gear.

IMPORTANT: After removing power steering hoses from gear, do not rotate steering wheel since fluid will be forced out of gear.

6. Remove power steering hoses from steering gear and allow system to drain.





7. Use a box end wrench to relieve spring tension from accessory drive belt tensioner; remove belt from power steering pump pulley.





8. On vehicles equipped with variable assist, disconnect EVO electrical connector.

NOTICE: It is not necessary to remove the three power steering pump bracket to engine block bolts.

9. On DOHC-(LL0) engine, loosen upper power steering pump bracket bolt at cylinder head.





9.1. Remove upper power steering pump bracket bolt at power steering pump.
9.2. Swing bracket aside.





10. Remove three power steering pump-to-bracket bolts only. Obtain access to bolts by rotating power steering pump pulley.





11. Remove pump (with hoses) from vehicle.
12. Remove pressure and return hoses from pump.