Power Steering Pump Replacement 8.1L

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the power steering pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .



3. Remove the nut (1) and clamp (3) retaining the filler neck (1) to the power steering pump, if equipped.



4. Remove the bolts (2) from the front of the pump.
5. Remove the bolts retaining the power steering mounting bracket.



6. Remove the bolts from the rear of the pump.
7. Remove the hoses from the pump.
8. For vehicles with variable effort steering, disconnect the electrical connector.
9. Remove the pump from the vehicle.
10. Remove the rear bracket from the power steering pump.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the rear bracket to the power steering pump.

Tighten
Tighten the rear bracket retaining bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

2. Install the power steering pump to the vehicle.
3. Install the hoses to the pump.

Tighten
Tighten the hose fitting to 28 N·m (20 lb ft).

4. For vehicles with variable effort steering, connect the electrical connector.



5. Install the bolts (1) to the rear of the power steering pump.

Tighten
Tighten the rear bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

6. Install the power steering pump mounting bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 46 N·m (34 lb ft).




7. Install the power steering pump (1) to the bracket.
8. Install the bolts (2) to the front of the pump.

Tighten
Tighten the power steering pump retaining bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




9. Install the filler neck to the power steering pump.
10. Install the nut (1) and clamp (3) retaining the filler neck to the power steering pump.

Tighten
Tighten the filler neck retaining nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

11. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .