Assembly Procedure

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Important: Use new O-ring seals when assembling the power steering pump assembly.

Lubricate the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5) with power steering fluid.
Install the flow control spring (7) to the pump housing assembly (2).
Install the control valve assembly (6) to the flow control spring (7).
Install the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5) to the pump housing assembly.
Install the magnet (3) to the pump housing assembly (2).

Fig 1: Installing Control Valve Assembly, O-Ring Seals And Magnet
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Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the pump housing assembly (2).
Install the O-ring seal.

Fig 2: Connecting Reservoir Assembly To Pump Housing Assembly
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the connector and fitting assembly (4) to the pump housing (1).
Install the pump mounting studs (2) to the pump housing (1).
Tighten

Tighten the pump mounting studs to 58 N.m (44 lb ft).
Tighten the connector and fitting assembly.
Tighten

Tighten the connector and fitting assembly to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Connector And Fitting Assembly To Pump Housing
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