Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump

Material:

3.0L Engine (Part 1):

3.0L Engine (Part 2):

3.0L Engine (Part 3):

3.5L Engine (Part 1):

3.5L Engine (Part 2):

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: When repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

3.0L engine
1. Using a suitable suction device, siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Release the clamp and disconnect the pump supply hose from the power steering pump.





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

3.5L engine
5. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir.
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 power steering pressure line banjo bolt and disconnect the line from the power steering pump.
- Discard the bolt and 2 seals.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
10. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

11. CAUTION: A new banjo bolt and new seals must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. Fill the power steering system.