Power Steering Pump - Removal

REMOVAL










1. Drain and siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the serpentine belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.

CAUTION: Do not remove the fitting on the pump that the high pressure hose screws into. The fitting may come loose unless it is backed up using another wrench. If the fitting does come loose, it must be retightened before continuing. (57 - 67 Nm, 40 - 50 lb.ft.). If this fitting comes out of the pump body, the internal spring and valve parts will fall out of the pump and they cannot be reinstalled properly. If this occurs the pump needs to be replaced with a new pump.

3. Disconnect the return hose (3).
4. Disconnect the pressure hose (4).
5. Remove the three bolts securing the pump to the cylinder head thru the pulley holes (1).