Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump

Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the LH front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
4 Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt - 3.5L/4.2L Accessory Drive Belt




5 Release the air conditioning compressor.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
6
WARNING: Fluid loss is unavoidable, use absorbent cloth or a container to collect the fluid.
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the low pressure line from the power steering pump.
- Release the clip.
7
CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering pump.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.




8 Remove the power steering pump.
- Remove the 4 bolts.

Installation
1 Install the power steering pump.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
2 Connect the high pressure line.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
- Tighten the union to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
3 Connect the low pressure line.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Secure with the clip.
4 Secure the A/C compressor.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
5 Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt - 3.5L/4.2L Accessory Drive Belt
6 Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
7 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications
8 Check and top-up power steering fluid level. For additional information, refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair