Power Steering Oil Pump: Disassembly

CAUTION:

Parts which can be disassembled are strictly limited. Never disassemble parts other than those specified.
Disassemble in as clean a place as possible.
Clean your hands before disassembly.
Do not use rags; use nylon cloths or paper towels.
Follow the procedures and cautions in the Service Manual.
When disassembling and reassembling, do not let foreign matter enter or contact the parts.
Remove snap ring, then draw drive shaft out.

Fig 1: Driving Shaft Out
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Be careful not to drop drive shaft.
Remove oil seal.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal
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Be careful not to damage front housing.
Remove connector and flow control valve with spring.

Fig 3: Removing Connector & Flow Control Valve With Spring
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Be careful not to drop flow control valve.

Do not disassemble flow control valve.