Power Steering Pump

Removal & Installation

2001–2005 Models

CII

To Remove:

1. Remove the pump pulley.
2. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose. Throw away the seal.
3. Disconnect the power steering return hose and return line hose.
4. Remove the bolts and the power steering pump.

To Install:

1. Install the power steering pump and bolts.
   • Torque to 35 ft-lb (48 Nm).
2. Connect the power steering return hose and return line hose.
3. Use the Teflon® seal replacer set (211-D027) to install a new seal on the power steering pressure hose.
4. Connect the power steering pressure hose.
   • Torque to 35 ft-lb (48 Nm).
5. Install the pump pulley.
6. Fill and test the system for leaks.

CIII 2.3L

To Remove:

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
2. Turn the tensioner counterclockwise and remove the belt from the power steering pump pulley.
3. Use the power steering pump pulley remover tool (211-016) to remove the pulley.
4. Loosen the clamp and remove the hose.
5. Disconnect the pressure line and throw away the seal.
6. Remove the bracket with the bolts.
7. Remove the bolt and power steering pump.

To Install:

1. Install the power steering pump and bolt.
   • Torque to 13 ft-lb (18 Nm).
2. Install the bracket and bolts.
   • Torque to 13 ft-lb (18 Nm).
3. Use the Teflon® seal installer set (211-D027) to install a new seal onto the pressure line.
4. Connect the pressure line.
   • Torque to 48 ft-lb (65 Nm).
5. Install the hose and tighten the clamp.
6. Use the power steering pump pulley installer tool (211-185) to install the pulley.
7. Install the belt onto the power steering pump pulley.
8. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe.
9. Fill and test the system for leaks.

2006–2007 Models

To Remove:

CAUTION
Be careful to prevent contaminants from entering the power steering system during the repair procedure because they can cause premature failure of the power steering components.

1. Remove the power steering pump pulley.

   NOTE: Do not let power steering fluid touch the accessory drive belt.

2. Compress the clamp and disconnect the supply hose then disconnect the power steering pressure line and remove and throw away the O-ring seal.
3. Remove the bolts and the power steering pump.

CAUTION
Any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump, a new Teflon® O-ring seal must be installed.

To Install:

CAUTION
Any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump, a new Teflon® O-ring seal must be installed.

1. Install the power steering pump and bolts.
   • Torque to 17 ft-lb (23 Nm).
2. Connect the power steering pressure line and use the Teflon® Seal Installer Set 211-D027 to install a new Teflon® O-ring seal on the power steering pressure line.
   • Torque to 48 ft-lb (65 Nm).
3. Connect the supply hose.

   NOTE: Do not let power steering fluid touch the accessory drive belt.

4. Install the power steering pump pulley.
5. Fill the power steering system with the correct type and amount of fluid. Check for leaks.