RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not remove the water pump coolant tube unless the coolant system has been depressurized and drained.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
2. Remove the hoses from the power steering pump and cap the fittings.
3. Remove battery ground cable and unthread stud from cylinder head, do not remove from bracket.
4. Loosen upper bracket bolt and remove the lower bracket to engine block bolts.
5. Pivot the pump assembly past the coolant tube.
6. Remove the upper stud and remove upper bolt from cylinder head.
7. Remove steering pump and mounting bracket from engine as an assembly.
8. Remove the pump pulley, to access pump attaching bolts.
9. Remove the front pump bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the front pump bracket and tighten bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the pump pulley.
3. Install steering pump assembly on the engine block. Install the upper stud and bolt in bracket.
4. Pivot the pump down past the coolant tube and install the lower bolts in bracket.
5. Tighten the bolts and nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the hoses to the pump.
7. Install the serpentine drive belt refer to Cooling System for belt routing.
8. Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid, refer to Pump Initial Operation
