Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
POWER STEERING PUMPREPLACE
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen and remove power steering drive belt as outlined under "Serpentine Drive Belt" in the appropriate engine section.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Drain power steering fluid reservoir into a suitable container.
5. Loosen and remove power steering pressure hose from pump discharge fitting.
6. Loosen and remove bolts attaching pump to pump bracket through holes in pump drive pulley.
7. Remove pump and pulley as an assembly from the vehicle through bottom of engine compartment.
8. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. On models with 3.5L/V6-215 engine, correct orientation of power steering pressure hose at power steering pump must be maintained. Ensure power steering hose is installed in in orientation clip at power steering pump prior to tightening tube fitting.
b. On all models, install power steering drive belt as outlined under "Serpentine Drive Belt" in the appropriate engine section.
c. Bleed system as outlined under "Power Steering System Bleed."