2002-05 Models
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Loosen the adjusting bolt counterclockwise looking from "A" position and then remove the P/S belt.
- Remove cap from power steering fluid reserve tank.
- Using a siphon pump, remove as much fluid as you can from the reserve tank.
- Remove the clamps, then detach the suction hose from the power steering pump. Plug or cap the lines to avoid excessive fluid loss.
- Loosen the bolt, then disconnect the pressure hose from the power steering pump. Plug or cap the lines to avoid excessive fluid loss.
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Remove the power steering pump from the engine after loosening bolts.
To install:
- Install the power steering pump to the right side of the engine and tighten the bolts to the power steering pump, as follows:
- Attach the suction hose on the power steering pump and install the hose clamps.
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Install the pressure hose and tighten the bolt to 40-47 ft. lbs. (54-64 Nm).
NOTEMake sure the hose clamps are properly reinstalled and the suction hose has sufficient clearance from the drive belt.
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Install the belt to the power steering pump. Adjust the belt deflection by turning the adjusting bolt, as follows:
- New belt: 0.35-0.43 in. (8.8-11mm)
- Used belt (engine run for more than 5 minutes): 0.49-0.56 in. (12.5-14.3mm)
- Upon tension check: 0.46-0.60 in. (11.7-15.3mm)
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After making the adjustment, tighten the hinge bolt to 24-40 ft. lbs. (32-54 Nm) and the flange bolt to 14-20 ft. lbs. (19-27 Nm).
- Fill the power steering pump fluid reserve tank to the proper fluid level.
- Install the cap on the reserve tank.
- Start the engine and turn the steering wheel several times from stop to stop to bleed air from the fluid in the system. Turn the engine OFF , then recheck the fluid level and check the system for leaks.
2006 Models
- Disconnect the pressure tube (A) from the power steering pump by loosening the eye bolt. 47-54/65-75
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Disconnect the suction hose (B) from the suction pipe.
To install:
Remove the drive belt.
Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolt and nut, then remove the power steering pump (A) from the pump bracket.