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Power Steering

POWER STEERING

Power Steering Pump

Power Steering Pump:






The CIII power steering pump has the following features:
- It is a belt-driven, vane-type, power steering pump.
- It is mounted directly to the engine block by three bolts.
- The power steering pump is replaced as an assembly.
- An identification tag attached to the power steering pump indicates the model number and bar code. Refer to these when pump replacement is required.
- The power steering pump uses a quick connect fitting for the power steering pressure hose.






- The power steering oil reservoir is mounted on the LH side of the upper radiator support crossmember.

Steering Gear

Steering Gear:






The steering gear has the following features:
- It is a torsion-bar type hydraulic assisted system.
- It reduces road shock and vibration.
- It includes a rotary-style hydraulic valve.
- It uses a dot matrix ID mark on the gear housing between the valve housing and the sector shaft housing cover.

System View

System View:






Steering Gear Identification

Steering Gear Identification:






CAUTION: Always use the ID code when ordering service parts.

An identification tag may be attached to the valve housing.

Pump Identification

Pump Identification:






CAUTION: Always use the ID code when ordering service parts.

The pump identification code is located on a tag attached to the power steering pump.