INSTALL VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
Coat a new O-ring with power steering fluid and install it to the vane pump assembly.
Install the vane pump assembly with the 2 nuts.
CONNECT PRESSURE FEED TUBE ASSEMBLY
Install a new gasket and connect the pressure feed tube assembly with the union bolt.
Tech Tips
Make sure that the stopper of the pressure feed tube touches the pump housing sub-assembly, as shown in the illustration, then torque the union bolt.
CONNECT OIL RESERVOIR TO PUMP HOSE NO.1
Connect the reservoir to pump hose No.1 with the clip.
ADD POWER STEERING FLUID
BLEED POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the fluid level.
Jack up the front of the vehicle and support it with stands.
Turn the steering wheel.
With the engine stopped, turn the wheel slowly from lock to lock several times.
Lower the vehicle.
Start the engine.
Run the engine at idle for a few minutes.
Turn the steering wheel.
With the engine idling, turn the wheel to the left or right full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds. Then turn the wheel to the opposite full lock position and keep it there for 2 - 3 seconds (step A).
Repeat step A several times.
Stop the engine.
| *a | Normal |
| *b | Abnormal |
Check for foaming or emulsification.
Especially, if the system has to be bled twice because of foaming or emulsification, check for fluid leakage in the system.
Check the fluid level.
INSPECT FLUID LEAK
INSPECT ENGINE SIDE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH