Disassembly Procedure
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- Drain the power steering fluid from the power steering pump.
- Remove the pump mounting studs (2).
- Remove the connector and fitting assembly (4).
- Remove the O-ring seal (3).
- Remove the reservoir assembly (1) from the pump housing assembly (2).
- Remove the O-ring seals (1) (4) (5).
- Remove the magnet (3).
- Clean the magnet (3).
- Inspect the welch plug in the power steering pump housing (2). Do not remove. If the welch plug is deformed or dislodged, replace the power steering pump housing (2).