Power Steering Pump Replacement

Power Steering Pump Replacement (LY7)

Removal Procedure

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Turn the steering wheel to the right in order to allow clearance to remove the pump.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Disconnect the power steering pump inlet hose from the power steering pump.
7. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.




8. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
9. Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
10. Cap the power steering pump fittings and hoses to prevent contamination.
11. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the caps from the power steering pump fittings and hoses.
3. Position the power steering pump (1) on the engine.
4. Install the power steering pump mounting bolts. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

5. Tighten the mounting bolt (3).

Tighten the mounting bolt (3) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

6. Tighten the rear power steering pump mounting bolt (2).

Tighten the rear power steering pump mounting bolt (2) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Important: Clean the material from the power steering pressure hose and install a new seal.


7. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.

Tighten the hose to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

8. Connect the power steering reservoir outlet hose to the power steering pump.
9. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
13. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
14. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks (Power Steering Fluid Leaks).