CR-V SE 4WD L4-1972cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (2001)
2. Hold the steering pump in a vise with soft jaws, hold the pulley with the special tool, and remove the pulley nut and pulley. Be careful not to
damage the pump housing with the jaws of the vise.
3. Loosen the flow control valve cap with a hex wrench, and remove it.
4. Remove the O-ring, flow control valve, and spring.
5. Remove the inlet joint and O-ring.
6. Remove the pump cover and pump cover seal.
7. Remove the outer side plate, pump cam ring, pump rotor, pump vanes, side plate, and O-rings.
8. Remove the snap ring, then remove the sub-valve from the pump housing.
9. Remove the snap ring, then remove the pump drive shaft by tapping the shaft end with the plastic hammer.
10. Remove the pump seal spacer and pump seal.
Inspection
Flow Control Valve
1. Check the flow control valve for wear, burrs, and other damage to the edges of the grooves in the valve.
2. Inspect the bore of the flow control valve for scratches or wear.
3. Slip the valve back in the pump, and check that it moves in and out smoothly. If OK, go to step 4; if not, replace the pump as an assembly. The
flow control valve is not available separately.