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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle



Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle

Disassembly Procedure





1. Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump.
2. Remove the pump mounting studs (2).
3. Remove the connector and fitting assembly (4).
4. Remove the O-ring seal (3) from the connector and fitting assembly (4).
5. If replacement is required, remove the control valve assembly and the flow control spring from the pump housing assembly. Refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle (Service and Repair) .




6. Remove the reservoir assembly (1) from the pump housing assembly (2).




7. Remove the O-ring seals (1, 4 and 5).
8. Remove the magnet (3).
9. Clean the magnet (3).
10. Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump housing (2). Do not remove. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged, replace the power steering pump.



Assembly Procedure






Important: Use new O-ring seals when assembling the power steering pump assembly.


1. Lubricate the O-ring seals (1, 4 and 5) with power steering fluid.
2. To install the control valve assembly and flow control spring to the pump housing assembly (2). Refer to Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Install the O-ring seals (1, 4 and 5) to the pump housing assembly (2).
4. Install the magnet (3) to the pump housing assembly (2).




5. Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the pump housing assembly (2).
6. Install the O-ring seal.




7. Install the connector and fitting assembly (4) to the pump housing (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .


8. Install the pump mounting studs (2) to the pump housing (1).


Tighten
* Tighten the pump mounting studs (2) to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
* Tighten the connector and fitting assembly (4) to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).