Removal Procedure
- Remove the front intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front .
- Cover the air conditioning compressor in order to prevent power steering fluid from dripping on the air conditioning compressor.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle.
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement .
- Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose from the power steering pump. Cap the power steering gear inlet hose. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Replacement .
- If you are removing and installing the same power steering pump, plug the power steering pump outlet port.
- Remove the power steering pump pulley from the vehicle. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
- Remove the 3 power steering pump bracket bolts (2, 3, 4).
- Remove the power steering pump and the bracket as an assembly (1) from the vehicle.
- If equipped, remove the bolt (3) and the pump auxiliary bracket (1) from the pump (2).
- If you will be installing a NEW power steering pump, remove the power steering pump from the bracket. Refer to Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement .
CAUTION:
Do not start the vehicle with any power steering gear inlet or outlet hoses disconnected. When disconnected, plug or cap all openings of components. Failure to do so could result in contamination or loss of power steering fluid and damage to the system.
NOTE:
Introducing too much air into the power steering system will increase the amount of time required to bleed the system.