Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Seal Replacement
NOTE: The power steering pump does not require removal from the engine for removal and replacement of the flow control valve fitting O-Ring.
REMOVE
1. Remove the power steering fluid pressure hose from the power steering pump pressure fitting.
2. Remove the flow control valve fitting from the power steering pump housing. Prevent flow control valve and spring from sliding out of housing
bore.
3. Remove and discard O-ring seal from fitting.
INSTALL
1. If necessary, clean and install flow control valve and spring in pump housing bore.
2. Install new O-ring seal on fitting.
3. Install fitting in pump housing and tighten to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
4. Install power steering fluid pressure hose on flow control valve fitting.
5. Position locating pin on power steering pressure hose banjo fitting so it is against power steering pump mounting bracket. While holding locating
pin against power steering pump bracket, torque banjo bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
