Power Steering Pump - Installation

3.5L ENGINE

1. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open power steering pressure hose end and the power steering pump port. Replace any used O-rings with new. Lubricate the O-ring with clean power steering fluid.
2. Place the pump in mounted position. Install the three bolts through the pulley openings. Tighten the mounting bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
3. Slowly lower the right side of the engine using the floor jack, guiding the right engine mount bracket mounting holes over the mounting studs of the right engine mount.
4. Remove the floor jack and block of wood from below engine.




5. Install the two nuts securing the right engine mount bracket to the mount.Engine Mount - Installation
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance
7. Install the drive belt. Accessory Drive Belt - Installation
8. Install the drive belt splash shield.




9. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
10. Lower the vehicle.




11. Place the pump end of the supply hose (2) onto the pump supply fitting (4). Expand the hose clamp (3) and slide it over the hose and pump supply fitting. Secure the clamp once it is past the bead formed into the fluid supply fitting.




12. Install the pressure hose (1) at the power steering pump (4). Tighten the tube nut (3) to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
13. Position the pressure hose (1) routing clamp at the engine cylinder head. Install and tighten the routing clamp bolt (2) to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
14. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Service and Repair
15. Check for leaks.
16. Install the engine appearance cover.