Power Steering Pump - Early Build

Power Steering Pump - Early Build

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants, or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

NOTE: Whenever the hoses are disconnected from the power steering pump. Make sure the accessory drive belt is not contaminated with power steering fluid.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
3. Remove the power steering pump pulley.
4. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.





5. Remove the power steering line bracket nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).

6. NOTE: A new Teflon O-ring seal must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump.

Disconnect the power steering pressure line from the power steering pump.
^ Remove and discard the Teflon O-ring seal
^ To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
7. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering fluid supply hose.
8. Remove the 2 lower power steering pump mounting bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. Remove the 2 upper power steering pump mounting bolts and the power steering pump.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





10. To install, reverse removal procedure.
^ Using the special tool, install a new Teflon O-ring seal to the power steering pressure line.
11. Fill and check the power steering system.