Power Steering Pump - 3.0L DURATEC (4V): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Supporting Engine Using Tool

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Using the special tools, support the engine.

Fig 2: Loosening Power Steering Pump Pulley Bolt
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Loosen the power steering pump pulley bolt.
Remove the drive belt. .

Fig 3: Removing Bolt & Power Steering Pump Pulley
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Remove the bolt and the power steering pump pulley.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Power Steering Low Pressure Hose
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NOTE:
- Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
Disconnect the power steering low pressure hose.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Hose
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Disconnect the power steering pressure hose and position aside.
1. Remove the power steering pressure line bracket bolt.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the power steering pressure line and position aside.
Fig 6: Removing Nut
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Remove the nut and position the ground cable aside.

Fig 7: Removing Upper Engine Insulator Bracket Bolt
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Remove the upper engine insulator bracket bolt.

Fig 8: Removing A/C Line Support Nut
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Remove the A/C line support nut.

Fig 9: Removing Bolt & Engine Insulator
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NOTE:
- The engine isolator bracket is shown removed for clarity.
Remove the engine insulator.
1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the bolt and the engine insulator.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket
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Remove the power steering pump bracket.
1. Remove the pressure line bracket screw.
2. Remove the six nuts.
3. Remove five bolts and the power steering pump bracket.
Fig 11: Removing Power Steering Pump
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Remove the power steering pump.