FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
7. Using a screwdriver, remove oil seal for body assembly.
8. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
9. Loosen lock nut and remove washer, O-ring, joint then remove connector bolt, O-ring and pull out flow control valve and spring from body
assembly.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop and deform the flow control valve.
10. Remove suction pipe from body assembly.
11. Remove O-ring for suction pipe.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection
Check body assembly and the inside of rear cover for damage. If any damage is found, replace with new part for rear cover and replace with new
power steering pump assembly for body assembly.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
Check cam ring, side plate, rotor and vane for damage. If any damage is found, replace cartridge assembly with new one.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Fix oil pump in vise as vise occasion demands.
CAUTION: When retaining drive shaft assembly in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
1. Apply a coat of Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to oil seal lip and to the circumference of oil seal. Using proper tool, such as hand press
machine, install it to body assembly.
NOTE: Do not reuse oil seal.
2. Apply a coat of Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to drive shaft assembly and press drive shaft assembly into body assembly with suitable tool,