FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
VK50VE : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
2. Remove the floor under cover from vehicle. Refer to See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Service and Repair/Floor Side
Fairing/Exploded View.
3. Loosen drive belt. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.
4. Remove drive belt from oil pump pulley.
5. Remove pressure sensor connector.
6. Remove joint mounting nut.
7. Remove suction hose (drain fluid from their pipings).
8. Remove oil pump mounting bolts, and then remove oil pump.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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When installing suction hoses (1), refer to the figure.
CAUTION:
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Never apply fluid to the hose (1) and tube (2).
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Insert hose securely until it contacts spool (A) of tube.
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Leave clearance (L) when installing clamp (3).
Standard
L : 3 - 8 mm (0.12 - 0.31 in)
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When installing eye bolt (1) and copper washer (2) to oil pump (3), refer to the figure.
CAUTION:
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Never reuse copper washer.
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Apply power steering fluid to around copper washers, then install eye bolt.
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Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and then tighten it to the
specified torque after tightening by hand.
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Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor.
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About the installation of drive belt. Refer to "Tension Adjustment".