Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Power Steering Pump: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Replace seals and gaskets.
Before installing the new power steering pump on the intake side, fill the Hydraulic Oil and install it by hand until oil drains out on the high pressure side.
Use new hose clamps on all hose connections. Allocation. Refer to the Parts.
-- Turn the hub by hand until oil runs out of the pressure side.
-- To assist attachment of vane pump, drive threaded sleeve for rear bolt back slightly in bracket.
-- Install the power steering pump and tighten the bolts -1 and 2-.
-- Install the new gaskets -5- on the banjo bolt.
-- Tighten the banjo bolt -2 -.
-- Position the suction hose -3- with a new clamping sleeve -4- and tighten. Note the installation position. Refer to RESERVOIR AND SUCTION HOSES INSTALLATION POSITION .
Marking -P- on suction hose -3- must align with formed seam on the pump.
-- Clean oiled places in engine compartment.
-- Install the A/C compressor on the bracket -arrows-.
-- Connect the A/C compressor electrical wire connector -1-.
-- Tighten the ribbed belt pulley bolts. Refer to Tightening Specifications .
Install power steering pump ribbed belt. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP RIBBED BELT PULLEY .
-- Install noise insulation. Refer to Description and Operation .
-- Check power steering fluid level. Refer to POWER STEERING FLUID, CHECKING .
-- Bleed the steering. Refer to STEERING, BLEEDING AFTER REPLACING .
-- Check the steering for leaks. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
-- Place vehicle on wheels. Refer to POSITIONING VEHICLE ON HOIST AND WHEELS .
-- Install ribbed belt and check alignment of ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.