Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

CAUTION:

Parts which can be disassembled are strictly limited. Never disassemble parts other than those specified.
Disassemble in as clean a place as possible.
Clean your hands before disassembly.
Do not use rags; use nylon cloths or paper towels.
Follow the procedures and cautions in the service information.
When disassembling and reassembling, do not let foreign matter enter or contact the parts.

Remove snap ring, then draw drive shaft out using press.
Be careful not to drop drive shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Drive Shaft Out
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Remove oil seal using a flat blade screwdriver as shown.
Be careful not to damage front housing.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal
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Remove connector and flow control valve with spring.
Be careful not to drop flow control valve.

Fig 3: Removing Connector And Flow Control Valve With Spring
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Inspect all of the power steering oil pump components, and repair or replace as necessary. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ".