Removal & Installation

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Remove fan for power steering. Draw hydraulic fluid out of tank and do not reuse. Release hose clamp (1) and intake line. Remove intake line with power steering pump and, while removed, disconnect intake line from power steering pump.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Intake Line From Power Steering Pump

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Release plug connector (1) and pull off. Disconnect plug connection (2) in straight direction, otherwise damage may be caused.

Fig 2: Identifying Connectors (1 & 2)

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Release screw (1) and disconnect pressure line.

Fig 3: Releasing Screw & Disconnecting Pressure Line

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Unfasten screws (1).

Fig 4: Unfastening Screws

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Slacken nut (1). Replace self-locking nuts. Remove-power steering pump (2) with bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pump With Bracket

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When replacing power steering pump, release nuts (1) on all four rubber mounts. Release screws (2) and remove rubber mounts (3). Replace damaged rubber mounts (3). Bleed power steering system. See BLEEDING .

Fig 6: Identifying Nuts, Screws & Rubber Mounts

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