Power Steering Pump - Removal

3.5L ENGINE

NOTE: Before proceeding, Service Precautions.

1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
2. Remove the engine appearance cover.




3. Unscrew the tube nut (3), then remove the pressure hose (1) at the pump (4).
4. Remove the pressure hose routing clamp bolt (2) at the engine cylinder head.




5. Remove the clamp (3) securing the supply hose (2) to the power steering pump supply fitting (4), then remove the hose from the supply fitting.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance




7. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the right front tire and wheel assembly (1).
8. Remove the drive belt splash shield.
9. Remove the drive belt. Accessory Drive Belt - Removal
10. Lower the vehicle.




11. Remove the two nuts securing the right engine mount bracket to the mount.




12. Position a floor jack (3) with an appropriate size block of wood (2) below the engine oil pan (1). raise the jack until the block of wood just comes into contact with the bottom of the oil pan, but no further.
13. Slowly raise the right side of the engine using the floor jack while viewing the pump drive pulley. Raise the engine until all three power steering pump mounting bolts can be accessed through the openings in the drive pulley.
14. Remove the three pump mounting bolts through the pulley openings.
15. Remove the power steering pump.