Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Repair Procedures





Normal Power Steering

Replacement
1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) and return hose (B) from the power steering pump.




3. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

Disassembly

1. Remove the pump cover (A) and rotor & vanes gasket (B), side plate (C).




2. Remove the suction tube.




3. Remove the pump pulley & shaft (A), Oil seal (B).




4. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

Inspection

1. Check that the flow control valve is not bent.
2. Check the grooves of the rotor and vanes for stratified abrasion.
3. Check the contact surface of the cam ring and vanes for stratified abrasion.
4. Check vanes for damage.
5. Check that there is no striped wear in the side plate or contacting part between the shaft and the pump cover surface.