Ride and Handling Optimization
Fluid Pump
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Specifications
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Engine Cover - 5.0L Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Engine Undershield Engine Undershield
3 Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
Torque to: 140 Nm
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
NOTE:
Engine shown removed for clarity.
WARNING: Fluid loss is unavoidable, use absorbent cloth or a container to collect the fluid.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
NOTE:
Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
Torque to: 35 Nm
Torque to: 22 Nm
Torque to: 22 Nm
Installation
CAUTION: Make sure both O-ring seals are correctly installed on the high pressure union.
NOTE:
Prime the pump with clean fluid.
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Start the engine and allow to idle. Remove reservoir cap and inspect for fluid circulation, if no flow is observed stop engine and apply a small amount of pressure to the reservoir using the dynamic response system bleed kit to encourage fluid flow into the fluid pump, and restart engine with this pressure applied for approx 1 minute.
2 Fill the power steering reservoir.