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Removal and Replacement




Power Steering Pump Replacement

1. Place a suitable container under the vehicle.

2. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir. Service and Repair

3. Remove the drive belt (A) from the pulley. Service and Repair

4. Cover the parts around the power steering pump with several shop towels to protect them from spilled power steering fluid. Disconnect the pump inlet hose (B) and the pump outlet hose (C) from the pump (D), and plug them. Take care not to spill the fluid on the body or on any parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once. Do not turn the steering wheel with the pump removed.

5. Remove the pump mounting bolts (E).

6. Cover the opening of the pump with a piece of tape to prevent foreign material from entering the pump.

7. Transfer the pump inlet hose and the pump outlet hose from the original pump onto the new pump with a new O-ring (F).

8. Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket with the mounting bolts, then tighten the pump fittings securely.






9. Tighten the pump mounting bolts to the specified torque.

10. Install the drive belt (A).
Note these items during belt installation:

- Make sure that the belt is properly positioned on the pulleys (B).

- Do not get power steering fluid or grease on any parts around the power steering pump, drive belt, or pulley faces. Clean off any fluid or grease before installation.

11. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line. Service and Repair

12. Start the engine, and check for leaks.