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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2009EQUATOR SPORT, 4D PICKUP EXTRA CAB, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 33 (POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPOWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2009 Suzuki Equator Sport, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:

Do not remove the drive belt from the vehicle entirely. Only slip it off the power steering pump and set it aside in the engine compartment.

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  3. Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir Outlet Hose Clamp & Reservoir Outlet Hose
    G04844006Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Compress the power steering reservoir outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering reservoir outlet hose (2) from the power steering pump.
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
    G04844007Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) from the power steering pump.
    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G04844008Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove the power steering pump bolts (1).
  7. Remove the power steering pump through the right wheel house area.
  8. Transfer the power steering pulley if needed. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY REPLACEMENT .
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