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Removal And Installation

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CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley .
  3. NOTE: Thoroughly clean all foreign material from the threads.
  4. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  5. Detach the pressure line from the pressure line clip.
  6. NOTE: Thoroughly clean all foreign material from the fitting threads.
  7. Disconnect the pressure line-to-steering gear fitting.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.