Installation
INSTALLATION - PUMP (2.7L ENGINE)1. If previously removed, install cast mounting bracket on pump using two pivot bolts. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
2. If previously removed, install stamped adjuster bracket on pump using its mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
3. Install power steering pump, pulley and brackets as an assembly back in vehicle, using the reverse of the removal procedure.
4. Install the three bolts fastening cast pump mounting bracket to engine. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
5. Loosely install bolt through the stamped adjuster bracket slot and into the cast bracket.
6. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean all open power steering hose ends, and power steering pump fittings.
7. Install power steering pump drive belt on power steering pump pulley.
8. Install a 1/2 inch breaker bar in the square adjusting hole in the front power steering pump mounting bracket and adjust the belt.
9. When correct drive belt tension is obtained, tighten the adjusting slot bolt to a torque of 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
10. Install a new O-ring on end of power steering pressure hose fitting. Lubricate all O-rings using fresh clean power steering fluid.
11. Install the power steering pressure hose on the power steering pump pressure fitting. Tighten the tube nut to a torque of 31 Nm (275 inch lbs.).
12. Install accessory drive splash shield.
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Install power steering fluid supply hose on power steering pump supply fitting. Install hose clamp on hose. Be sure hose clamp is installed on hose past upset bead on power steering fluid reservoir.
15. Connect battery cable back on negative (-) post of battery.
16. Fill power steering reservoir to correct fluid level and perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation standard procedure.
17. Check for leaks at all hose connections and power steering pump.