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Disconnect the battery. Release tension on drive belt. This vehicle has a serpentine belt with an easy-to-reach tensioner. Your experience may vary.
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Remove belt from power steering pump pulley.
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Loosen and remove the mounting bolts. Note access holes through pulley.
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Remove the fluid pressure line. Note O-ring. Replace all O-rings and gaskets. Replace the hose if cracked or leaking.
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Remove the power steering fluid return line.
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Remove power steering pump. Block hose mounting holes to avoid spillage.
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Drain old fluid from pump into catch container. Clean the pulley of slippery power steering fluid. Always properly dispose of used oil and fluids.
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To remove the pulley, first install the remover according to owner's or service manual instructions.
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The pulley remover pushes on the pump driveshaft and forces the pulley off.
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Use the right tool to install the old pulley onto the new pump.
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Place the new O-ring onto the pressure hose to prevent leaks.
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Install the pump and the pressure line. Install the drive belt. Leave the return line free.
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Top off fluid to cold level. Set up a catch container on the return line. Start the vehicle. Bleed the system of old fluid.
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Connect the return hose. Top off fluid again to cold level.
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Complete bleeding may require raising the vehicle and turning the steering lock-to-lock a number of times to purge air from the system.
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Top off fluid. Run the vehicle and check for leaks before test-driving.
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