Pump Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2TL, 2002 Acura 3.2TL, 2001 Acura 3.2TL, 2000 Acura 3.2TL, and 1999 Acura 3.2TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
- Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
- Cover the crankshaft pulley with several shop towels to protect if from spilled power steering fluid. Disconnect the pump inlet hose (A) and pump outlet hose (B) from the pump (C), and plug them. Take care not to spill the fluid on the body or parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.
- Remove the belt (D) by loosening the pump adjusting nut (E), then remove pump mounting bolts (F), nut (G) and pump. Do not turn the steering wheel with pump removed.
- Connect the pump outlet hose and inlet hose to the pump. Tighten the pump fittings securely.
- Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket with the mounting bolts and nut.
- Install the pump belt (A) on the pulley (B).
Note these items during belt installation:
- Make sure that the power steering belt is properly positioned on the pulleys.
- Do not get the power steering fluid or grease on the belt or pulley faces. Clean off any fluid or grease before installation.
- Adjust the pump belt adjustment. See PUMP BELT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
- Fill the reservoir to the upper level line. See FLUID REPLACEMENT .