Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Removal And Installation




POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

VK56VD : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.

CAUTION:
- Never reuse drained power steering fluid.
- Always use the specified fluid.
2.Remove the floor under cover from vehicle. Floor Side Fairing.
3.Remove drive belt from oil pump pulley. Removal And Installation.
4.Remove pressure sensor connector.
5.Remove copper washers and eye bolt (drain fluid from their pipings). Service and Repair (2WD), Service and Repair (AWD).
6.Remove suction hose (drain fluid from their pipings).
7.Remove oil pump mounting bolts, and then remove oil pump.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.





- When installing suction hoses (1), refer to the figure.

CAUTION:
- Never apply fluid to the hose (1) and tube (2).
- Insert hose securely until it contacts spool (A) of tube.
- Leave clearance (L) when installing clamp (3).


L: 3 - 8 mm (0.12 - 0.31 in)





- When installing eye bolt (1) and copper washer (2) to oil pump (3), refer to the figure.

CAUTION:
- Never reuse copper washer.
- Apply power steering fluid to around copper washers, then install eye bolt.
- Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and then tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by hand. Service and Repair (2WD), Service and Repair (AWD).
- Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor.
- About the installation of drive belt. Adjustments.
- Check fluid level, fluid leakage and air bleeding hydraulic system after the installation. Service and Repair.