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P/S Pump Removal and Installation

P/S Pump Removal and Installation

Removal

CAUTION: Never disassemble P/S pump. Disassembly will spoil its original performance. If faulty condition is found, replace it with new one.

NOTE: Be sure to clean each joint of suction and discharge sides thoroughly before removal.

1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Take out P/S fluid in reservoir with syringe or such.
3. Remove IMT valve actuator.
4. Disconnect high pressure pipe (1) and suction hose (2) from power steering pump (3).





NOTE: As fluid flows out of disconnected joints, put a receptacle under joints or a plug to pipe.

5. Disconnect pressure switch lead wire at switch terminal.
6. Remove water pump and generator drive belt.
7. Remove P/S pump mounting bolts (1) and then remove P/S pump.





NOTE: Plug each port of removed pump to prevent dust or any other foreign matter from entering.

Installation
Reverse removal procedure, and then nothing the following instructions.

NOTE: Fill specified power steering fluid after installation and bleed air without failure.

Tightening torque
P/S pump mounting bolt: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
High pressure pipe union bolt: 55 Nm (5.5 kgf-m, 40.0 ft. lbs.)