Assembly Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Check the TORX® head bolts (1) on the hydraulic pump housing (2) for tightness.
Tighten

Tighten the TORX® head bolts (1) to 20-25 N.m (15-18 lb ft).

Fig 1: TORX® Head Bolts And Hydraulic Pump Housing
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Check the valve bore plug (1) and the O-ring union fitting.
Tighten

Tighten the valve bore plug (1) to 50-60 N.m (37-44 lb ft).

Fig 2: Valve Bore Plug
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Lubricate the new O-ring seal (2) with power steering fluid.
Connect the O-ring seal (2) to the reservoir (1).

Fig 3: Connecting O-Ring Seal To Reservoir
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Important: Align the mounting hole on the reservoir (2) correctly with the hole on the top of the pump housing assembly (3) to prevent damage.
Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the hydraulic pump housing (4).

Fig 4: Reservoir Assembly, Hydraulic Pump Housing, Pump Housing Assembly And Reservoir
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Important: Make sure the retaining clip (2) is fully seated on the reservoir assembly (1), so the reservoir assembly (1) and the pump housing (3) are securely fastened.
Tap retaining clips (2) with a hammer.

Fig 5: Retaining Clips, Pump Housing, Reservoir Assembly
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Attach the pump (1) to the mounting bracket assembly (2).
Tighten

Tighten the mounting bracket bolts (3) to 28-38 N.m (21-28 lb ft).

Fig 6: Attaching Pump To Mounting Bracket Assembly
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