Power Steering Pump Replacement

Power Steering Pump Replacement (3.8L V6)

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the accessory drive belt.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





4. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump.
5. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.





6. Disconnect the harness connector (4) from the power steering pump (1).





7. Remove the power steering mounting bolts from the power steering pump.
8. Remove the power steering pump from the engine.
9. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump.
10. Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering pump reservoir to the power steering pump.
2. Install the power steering pump pulley to the power steering pump.
3. Position the power steering pump to the engine.


Notice: Install the power steering pump mounting bolts.







4. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump.
6. Connect the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.





7. Install the harness connector (1) to the power steering pump (4).
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
9. Fill the power steering system with fluid.
10. Bleed the power steering system.
11. Operate the power steering system and inspect for power steering system leaks.