Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump - 3.0L, 3.5L





3.0L Engine










3.5L Engine









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.

3.0L engine

1. Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir.

2. Remove the accessory drive belt.

3. Release the clamp and disconnect the power steering pump supply hose.





4. Detach the electrical harness from the stud on the power steering pump.

3.5L engine

5. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir - 3.5L Service and Repair.

6. Remove the power steering pump belt.

3.0L and 3.5L engines

7. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch electrical connector.

8. If equipped, detach the engine block heater electrical harness from the power steering pressure line.

9. Remove the pressure line-to-power steering pump banjo bolt and disconnect the line from the power steering pump.
- Discard the bolt and 2 seals.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

10. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

11. NOTICE: A new banjo bolt and new seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump or a fluid leak may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

12. Fill the power steering system.