Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Power Steering Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector at the electronic variable orifice (EVO) solenoid actuator.




3. Position a drain pan to catch the power steering fluid that will drain from the high-pressure hose after it is disconnected from the power steering pump.

Notice: Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice Service Precautions.

4. Disconnect the high-pressure fitting from the power steering pump.
5. Position a drain pan to catch the power steering fluid that will drain from the supply hose after it is disconnected from the power steering pump.
6. Disconnect the supply hose from the power steering pump.




7. Remove the bolt from the front right side of the power steering pump.




8. Remove the 2 power steering pump bolts and remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

1. Install the power steering pump into the vehicle and install the 2 power steering pump bolts.

Tighten the 2 power steering pump bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

2. Swing the power steering pump bracket down and install the front right side bolt.

Tighten both of the right side power steering pump bracket bolts to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).




3. Connect the supply hose to the power steering pump.




4. Connect the high-pressure hose fitting to the power steering pump.

Tighten the high-pressure hose fitting to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).




5. Connect the EVO solenoid actuator.




6. Install the serpentine accessory drive belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Refill the power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid Procedures.
8. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.