RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
PUMP
REMOVAL
1. Drain and siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the serpentine belt.
CAUTION: Do not remove the fitting on the pump that the high pressure hose screws into. The fitting may come loose unless it is backed up
using another wrench. If the fitting does come loose, it must be retightened before continuing. (57 - 67 Nm, 40 - 50 ft. lbs.) If this fitting comes
out of the pump body, the internal spring and valve parts will fall out of the pump and they cannot be reinstalled properly. If this occurs the pump
needs to be replaced with a new pump.
3. Disconnect the return hose (3).
4. Disconnect the pressure hose (4).
5. Access to remove the three bolts securing the pump to the cylinder head can be gained thru the pulley holes (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Align the pump with the mounting holes in the left cylinder head.
2. Install 3 pump mounting bolts through the pulley access holes (1). Tighten the bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the pressure line (4) and return hose (3) to the pump and reservoir (2). Tighten the pressure line to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the serpentine drive belt.
5. Fill the power steering pump.
