Power Steering Pump: Installation

NOTE: A new Teflon® seal must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump or a fluid leak may occur.

Using the special tool, install a new Teflon® seal on the power steering pressure line fitting.

Fig 1: Installing Teflon® Seal Using Special Tool 211-D027

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Holding the power steering pump with a suitable holding device, connect the power steering pressure line fitting-to-power steering pump.
- Tighten to 65 Nm (48 lb-ft).
Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the bracket and install the power steering pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Connect the FEPS solenoid electrical connector.
Release the clamp and connect the power steering fluid cooler-to-pump supply hose.
- Attach the supply hose retainer to the power steering pressure line bracket.
Using the special tool, install the power steering pump belt onto the power steering pump pulley.
- Install the special tool between the power steering pump belt and pulley and turn the crankshaft bolt clockwise.

Fig 2: Positioning Power Steering Belt Around Special Tool (303-1252/2) & Power Steering Pulley

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Position the RH splash shield and install the 7 pin-type retainers.

Fig 3: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers

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Attach the pressure line bracket to the valve cover stud and install the nut.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Connect the PSP switch electrical connector.
Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.