Power Steering Pump Replacement

Power Steering Pump Replacement (L26/3.8L)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.




4. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose banjo bolt (1), remove the 2 washers (2), and position the hose (3) aside.




5. Compress the clamp and disconnect the power steering return hose from the power steering pump.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the power steering pump.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (Service and Repair).




9. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts.
10. Remove the power steering pump.
11. Transfer the power steering pulley as needed. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (RPO L26/3.8L) (Service and Repair).


Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering pump to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the power steering pump retaining bolts.

Tighten the power steering pump retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Connect the wiring harness to the power steering pump.




6. Compress the clamp and connect the power steering return hose to the power steering pump.




7. Position the power steering pressure hose (3) to the power steering pump with the 2 NEW washers (2) and install the banjo bolt (1).

Tighten the power steering pressure hose banjo bolt to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.