Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Replacing power steering pump

Removing power steering pump

Preparation





Remove
- cold air inlet hose to control module
- oil hose from mounting on top of power steering pump.




- Remove drive belt from the power steering pump.
- Use a fixed wrench and turn clockwise to take load off the automatic tensioner.
- Remove drive belt.




- Install lock grip pliers on the hose from the fluid reservoir as close to the power steering pump as possible.

Note! Place paper over the generator (GEN) as protection against oil.

- Slacken off hose clamp and remove hose.




- Lift fluid reservoir. Remove the lock grip pliers and drain the oil into a suitable container.
- Reinstall the fluid reservoir and lock grip pliers to avoid further oil spillage.

Removing power steering pump




- Remove the power steering pump three mounting screws through the pulley holes.
- Remove oil hose holder and connector. Push holder to one side.
- Remove the pressure hose from the power steering pump. Remove the O-ring.
- Collect any oil.
- Remove power steering pump by lifting straight up.
- Raise front suspension so that wheels hang free.
- Turn the steering wheel between full locks. Collect fluid spillage from pressure and return hoses.

Installing power steering pump

Installing power steering pump





Note! Place paper over the generator (GEN) as protection against oil.

Install
- servo pump
- the three mounting screws through the pulley. Tighten to 25 Nm (18.44 lb.ft).
- oil hose holder and connector
- return and pressure pipe. Use a new O-ring on the pressure pipe
- drive belt
- cold air inlet hose to the control module.

Finishing





Top up oil level in the servo reservoir and bleed the system
- For the correct oil quality, see specification.
- Repeatedly turn the steering wheel to full lock. Top up oil if necessary.
- Lower the car.
- Set the parking brake. Start the engine.
- A Turn steering wheel slowly to right and hold in limit position for 10 seconds.
- B Turn steering wheel slowly to right and hold in limit position for 10 seconds.
- Repeat steps A and B 20 times.

Note! Move car after the operation has been carried out 10 times to avoid damage to the tires.