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Power Steering Pump Replacement 1.2L LMU Engine

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1850786  Size: SH
  1. Use paint in order to place match marks on the pump and on the rear shackle.
  2. Drain the power steering fluid by disconnecting the pressure and supply lines from the pump.
  3. Remove the rear shackle bolt.
  4. Remove the pump retaining bolt.
  5. Disconnect the pressure switch connector.

  6. Object Number: 1850839  Size: SH
  7. Remove the front shackle bolt.
  8. Remove the pump assembly.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the pump assembly in the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1850786  Size: SH
  3. Loosely install the rear shackle bolt.
  4. Loosely install the pump retaining bolt.
  5. Position the belt on the pump pulley.
  6. Align the match marks and adjust the tension on the belt.
  7. Tighten the rear shackle bolt.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear shackle bolt to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  9. Tighten the pump retaining bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the pump retaining bolt to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

  11. Install the front shackle bolt.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the front shackle bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  13. Connect the pressure and supply lines to the pump.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure line union nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  15. Connect the pressure switch connector.
  16. Caution: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Caution in the Preface section.

  17. Refill the pump with new fluid and bleed the air from the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
  18. Inspect for leaks. If leaks are found, correct the cause of the leaks and bleed the system.

Power Steering Pump Replacement 1.4L L95 and 1.5L LV8 Engines

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1248375  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner housing by removing the housing bolts and loosening the clamp.

  2. Object Number: 1248368  Size: SH
  3. Remove the pump drive belt from the pulley by moving the autotensioner.

  4. Object Number: 1248373  Size: SH
  5. Drain the power steering fluid by disconnecting the pressure and supply lines from the pump.
  6. Remove the pump assembly by removing the steering pump retaining nuts.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248373  Size: SH
  1. Install the pump to the A/C compressor bracket and tighten the steering pump retaining nuts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the steering pump retaining nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1248377  Size: SH
  3. Connect the pressure and supply lines to the power steering pump.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the pressure line union nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1248369  Size: SH
  5. Install the pump drive belt onto the pulley by moving the autotensioner.

  6. Object Number: 1248375  Size: SH
  7. Install the air cleaner housing with the housing bolts and the clamp.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the air cleaner housing bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

    Caution: Refer to Using Proper Power Steering Fluid Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Refill the pump with new fluid and bleed the air from the system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
  10. Inspect for leaks. If leaks are found, correct the cause of the leak and bleed the system.

Power Steering Pump Replacement 1.4L LDT and 1.6L LXV Engines

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the power steering pump drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 1.4L (LDT) engine or to Drive Belt Replacement for the 1.6L (LXV) engine.

  2. Object Number: 2047006  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the pressure pipe (1) from the pump.
  4. Disconnect the supply hose (2) from the pump.
  5. Drain the power steering fluid.

  6. Object Number: 2047010  Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts (1, 2) and the pump from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Steering Column in Lock Position Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2047010  Size: SH
  1. Install the pump and the bolts (1, 2). Tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

  2. Object Number: 2047006  Size: SH
  3. Install the supply hose (2) to the pump.
  4. Install the pressure pipe (1) to the pump. Tighten the union nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
  5. Install the power steering pump drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 1.4L (LDT) engine or to Drive Belt Replacement for the 1.6L (LXV) engine.
  6. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.