Removal

NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with two different power steering pumps. The type of power steering pump used depends on what type of power steering system the vehicle is equipped with. The standard steering system uses a constant flow rate power steering pump. The variable-assist power steering system uses a variable flow rate power steering pump. The external difference between the two power steering pumps is the type of fitting used on the power steering fluid pressure hose connection to the power steering pump. The constant flow rate power steering pump uses a standard tube nut fitting at the power steering pump. The variable flow rate power steering pump uses a banjo type fitting at the power steering pump. The removal and installation procedures for both power steering pumps though is the same.

WARNING: Power steering oil, engine components and exhaust system may be extremely hot if engine has been running. Do not start engine with any loose or disconnected hoses, or allow hoses to touch hot exhaust manifold or catalyst.

1. Remove battery cable from (-) negative post on battery and isolate cable.
2. Siphon as much power steering fluid as possible out of the remote power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Remove right front tire and wheel.

Accessory Drive Splash Shield:

5. Remove accessory drive splash shield.

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6. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from the pressure fitting on power steering pump. Let remaining power steering fluid drain out of the power steering fluid supply hose, power steering pump and power steering fluid pressure hose. After power steering fluid has drained out of pump and hose, install a cap on the power steering pressure hose and a plug in the power steering pump pressure fitting.
7. Remove hose clamp, attaching power steering fluid supply hose to the power steering pump suction fitting. Then remove power steering fluid supply hose from fitting. Install a cap on suction fitting of power steering pump.
8. Remove the heat shield for the antilock brakes hydraulic control unit.

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9. Remove bolt at adjustment slot, attaching front power steering pump mounting bracket to cast aluminum accessory drive bracket on engine.

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10. Remove bolt attaching the back of the power steering pump to the cast aluminum mounting bracket.

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11. Remove retainer for wheel speed sensor cable grommet from right inner fender.

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12. Remove speed sensor cable sealing grommet from inner fender. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable from the vehicle wiring harness. Push vehicle wiring harness back through hole in inner fender and unclip wiring harness through hole in inner fender.

Cable Routing Hole Sealing Plug:

13. If vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes, just a sealing plug will be installed in the wheel speed sensor cable routing hole. Remove the sealing plug from the hole.

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Fig. 11 Top Bolt For Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket:

14. Remove bolt attaching top of power steering pump front bracket to the cast aluminum mounting bracket. Access to the top bolt is through the wheel speed sensor cable routing hole. To access the bolt use a long extension and a 15 mm flex socket.
15. Remove power steering pump drive belt from power steering pump pulley.

NOTE: The power steering pump can not be removed from the vehicle without first removing the power steering pump mounting bracket from the engine.

16. Remove power steering pump and its front mounting bracket as an assembly from the engine mounted power steering pump mounting bracket. Place the power steering pump on top of the antilock brakes hydraulic control unit.

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17. Remove the power steering pump mounting bracket from the rear of the engine.

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18. Remove power steering pump and front mounting bracket as an assembly from the engine and vehicle. Pump and mounting bracket is removable by bringing it out through the area between frame, rear of engine, driveshaft and front suspension crossmember.
19. Transfer required parts from removed power steering pump, to replacement power steering pump.