Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering pump (3) to the vehicle. Install the 3 bolts in order to retain the pump to the bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18.5 lb ft).
- Connect the connector to the power steering pressure switch.
- Install the power steering gear inlet hose (4), the 2 gaskets, and the fitting to the power steering pump.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 60 N.m (43.5 lb ft).
- Install the power steering fluid reservoir (1) with the reservoir outlet hose (2) to the vehicle. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement .
- Install the outlet hose to the power steering pump. Install the hose clamp in order to retain the hose to the pump.
- Install the power steering pump drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering in Engine Mechanical - 2.5L.
- Add power steering fluid to the reservoir. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
- Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Refer to Installing Hoses Without Twists or Bends Notice in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Notice in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Refer to Air In The Steering System Notice in Cautions and Notices.