Power Steering Pump Replacement

Power Steering Pump Replacement (LLV, LLR) (2.9L, 3.7L)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.9L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.7L engine.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.9L engine or Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.7L engine.
3. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LLV, LLR) (Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement)Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LH8) (Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement).
4. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor harness clip from the pump body.
5. Install a drain pan under the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the power steering pressure hoses from the power steering pump.




7. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts.
8. Remove the power steering pump.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power steering pump.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the power steering pump mounting bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




3. Connect the power steering pressure hoses to the power steering pump. Tighten the power steering pressure hose to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Remove the drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Connect the oil pressure sensor harness clip to the pump body.
6. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LLV, LLR) (Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement)Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LH8) (Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement).
7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.9L engine or Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.7L engine.
8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.9L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.7L engine.
9. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding (Service and Repair).
10. Inspect the power steering system for leaks.