Accord Sedan L4-2.2L SOHC (16 Valve) (1996)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Disassembly After Removal
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Remove power steering pump.
2. Drain steering fluid from pump, then place pump in a suitable vise and remove pulley and nut using holder tool No. 07725-0030000, or equivalent.
Fig. 20 Exploded View Of Poweering Steering Pump
3. Remove control valve cover and bolts, Fig. 20, then remove spring, control valve and O-rings.
4. Inspect valve operation as follows:
a. Inspect valve and valve bore for wear and damage, then slip valve back into housing and ensure valve moves in smoothly. If valve is damaged
or movement is rough, then replace valve.
b. Attach a hose to end of valve and submerge into power steering fluid, then blow air in the hose. If air bubbles leak through at less than 14.2
psi, then replace valve.
c. Replacement valves must fit precisely into bore and must have same identification mark as old valve.
5. Remove inlet joint and O-ring, then remove pump cover and O-ring.
6. Remove pump cam ring from pump housing, then remove pump rotor and vanes. Replace pump as an assembly if pump cam ring, pump rotor
or rotor vanes are defective.
7. Remove two rollers from side plate, then remove side plate, spring and O-rings. Replace pump as an assembly if side plate is defective.
8. Remove circlip, then remove drive shaft assembly from pump housing using a suitable plastic hammer. Pump components are aluminum and
easily damaged.
9. Remove seal spacer and oil seal.
10. Inspect pump housing for damage on sealing surfaces.
11. Inspect bearing by rotating outer race slowly. If any play or roughness is felt, replace bearing using hub replacement tool No. 07GAF-SD40700, or
equivalent.