Rack & Pinion Power Steering System: Pump: Removal

Fig 1: View Of Steering System

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1 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

2 - HIGH PRESSURE HOSE

3 - POWER STEERING PUMP BOLTS

4 - C-CLIP

5 - RESERVOIR

6 - SUPPLY LINE

1. Remove the accessory drive belt (1). (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
2. Remove the oil in the power steering reservoir (5).
3. Remove the power steering supply line (6) from the reservoir.
4. Remove the return hose from the power steering pump.
5. Remove the high-pressure hose (2) from the power steering pump.
6. Remove the power steering pump by removing the two bolts (3) attaching it to the engine block.
7. Remove the reservoir if necessary, by pressing out the C-clip (4) using a suitable tool.