Power Steering Pump Replacement

Power Steering Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle in order to catch the draining fluid.





2. Remove the cap (2) from the power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Use a siphon in order to remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the right front engine splash shield.
7. Remove the drive belt.

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice in Service Precautions.
Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice





8. Loosen the hose clamp (9) on the power steering pump inlet hose.
9. Remove the inlet hose from the pump.
10. Remove the bolt (2) from the power steering pump outlet pipe bracket.
11. Remove the outlet pipe fitting (1) from the pump.
12. Disconnect the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch connector (3).
13. Remove the following components from the power steering pump front bracket:
- The 2 nuts (7, 8)
- The 2 bolts (5, 6)
- The power steering pump
14. Remove the bolt and the rear bracket (4) from the pump.
15. If the vehicle has AWD, remove the heat shield from the pump.

Installation Procedure
1. If the vehicle has AWD, install the heat shield to the pump.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice





2. Install the rear bracket (4) and the bolt to the pump.
Tighten the bolt to 37 Nm (27.3 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the following components to the power steering pump front bracket:
- The Power steering pump
- The 2 bolts (5, 6)
- The 2 nuts (7, 8)
4. Tighten the nuts and the bolts.
Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 37 Nm (27.3 ft. lbs.).

Important: Verify the connectors are clean.

5. Connect the PSP switch connector (3).

Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.
Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice

6. Install the outlet pipe fitting (1) to the pump.
Tighten the fitting to 41 Nm (302 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the outlet pipe clamp bolt (2).
Tighten the bolt to 7.8 Nm (69.04 inch lbs.).
8. Install the pump inlet hose (10) to the pump.
9. Install the hose clamp (9) to the pump inlet hose.
10. Install the drive belt.
11. Install the right front tire and wheel assembly.
12. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in Service Precautions.
Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice

13. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.

Notice: Refer to Air in the Power Steering System Notice in Service Precautions.
Air In the Power Steering System Notice

14. Bleed the power steering system.
15. Inspect the power steering system for fluid leaks. Repair as necessary.
16. Install the right front engine splash shield.