Power Steering Pump

Power Steering Pump-4.6L Engine





Special Tool(s)





Removal and Installation

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner.
3. Using a suitable suction device, drain the power steering fluid reservoir.
4. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
5. Rotate the tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.
6. Disconnect the reservoir-to-pump hose clamp and remove the hose.
7. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.

8. NOTE: A new Teflon must be installed.

Remove and discard the Teflon seal.





9. Remove the 2 engine bracket and cable nuts and position the wiring harness aside.
10. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.

Installation





1. Using the special tool, install a new Teflon seal on the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
2. Install the power steering pump and the 3 bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the bracket and cable and the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 20 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
^ Tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the reservoir-to-pump hose and connect the clamp.
6. Rotate the tensioner and install the accessory drive belt on the power steering pump pulley.
7. Install the pressure line bracket-to-engine nut.
^ Tighten to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the engine air cleaner.
9. Fill the power steering system.