Power Steering Pump Replacement

Fig 1: Power Steering Pump

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Place drain pans under the vehicle. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement . Remove as much power steering fluid from the upper power steering fluid reservoir as possible. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley only. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
1	Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Procedure: Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the lower power steering fluid reservoir.
2	Power Steering Fluid Cooling Pipe Procedure: Disconnect the power steering fluid cooling pipe from the lower power steering fluid reservoir.
3	Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Procedure: Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement .
4	Power Steering Pump Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Note the routing for installation. The left side bolt has a spacer. Tighten: 23 N.m (17 lb ft)
5	Power Steering Pump Bolt Spacer
6	Power Steering Pump Procedure Remove the power steering pump through the right front wheel well opening. Transfer the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement . Transfer the lower power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Lower . Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding . Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.