Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the bracket (3) to the rear of the pump (1)
Tighten

Tighten the rear bracket retaining nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Bracket To Rear Of Pump
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Install the power steering pump.
Install the bolt retaining the rear bracket to the engine.
Tighten

Tighten the rear power steering bracket bolt to engine bracket to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the bolts to the front of the pump.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Power Steering Pump
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Install the power steering pump return hoses (2,4) to the power steering pump and install the retaining clamps.

Fig 3: Installing Power Steering Pump Return Hoses
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Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Install the power steering pressure hose (2) to the power steering pump.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Power Steering Pressure Hose
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Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.
Install the oil pan skid plate bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the retaining bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
Lower the vehicle.
Install the intermediate shaft. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - LOWER in STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN .
Install the power steering pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT .
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to BLEEDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM .

Fig 5: Installing Oil Pan Skid Plate
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