Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the air cleaner housing by removing the housing bolts and loosening the clamp.




2. Remove the pump drive belt from the pulley by moving the autotensioner.




3. Drain the power steering fluid by disconnecting the pressure and supply lines from the pump.
4. Remove the pump assembly by removing the steering pump retaining nuts.


Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

1. Install the pump to the A/C compressor bracket and tighten the steering pump retaining nuts.

Tighten the steering pump retaining nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




2. Connect the pressure and supply lines to the power steering pump.

Tighten the pressure line union nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).




3. Install the pump drive belt onto the pulley by moving the autotensioner.




4. Install the air cleaner housing with the housing bolts and the clamp.

Tighten the air cleaner housing bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Notice: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice (Service Precautions).

5. Refill the pump with new fluid and bleed the air from the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair)
6. Inspect for leaks. If leaks are found, correct the cause of the leak and bleed the system.