Assembly Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Pump Housing & TORX Head Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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 2: Identifying Valve Bore Plug

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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 3: Identifying Reservoir & O-ring Seal

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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 4: Identifying Pump Housing Assembly & Reservoir Mounting Hole

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NOTE: Align the mounting hole on the reservoir correctly with the hole on top of the housing assembly in order to prevent damage.

Connect the reservoir assembly (1) to the hydraulic pump housing (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Reservoir Assembly, Pump Housing, & Retaining Clip

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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 6: Identifying Mounting Bracket Assembly, Pump, & Bolts

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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).