Rodeo Sport 2WD V6-3.2L (2001)
CAM
The inner face of the arm should have a uniform contact pattern without a sign of step wear. When part replacement becomes necessary, the pump
cartridge should be replaced as a subassembly.
SIDE PLATE
The sliding faces of parts must be free from step wear (more than 0.01 mm), which can be felt by the finger nail.
The parts with minor scores may be reused after lapping the face.
RELIEF VALVE
The sliding face of the valve must be free from burrs and damage. The parts with minor scores may be reused after smoothing with emery cloth (#800
or finer).
SHAFT
Oil seal sliding faces must be free from a step wear which can be felt by the finger nail. Needle bearing fitting face must be free from damage and
wear.
O-RING, OIL SEAL, SNAP RING
Be sure to discard used parts, and always use new parts for installation. Prior to installation, lubricate all seals and rings with power steering fluid.
PRESSURE SWITCH
Check the switch operation as follows:
With engine idling and A/C on, turn the steering wheel fully to the left; compressor should interrupt and engine idle speed will increase. Shut off A/C
and again turn steering fully to the left; engine idle will increase. If system fails to function properly, disconnect connector at the pressure switch and
repeat system check while testing continuity across disconnected SW connector.
Reassembly
1. Install oil seal to front housing. Be sure to discard used oil seal, and always use new parts for installation.
Caution: When installing the oil seal, be careful not to damage the oil seal contacting surface of the housing.
2. Install shaft assembly.
3. Install the vanes to rotor with curved face in contact with the inner wall of cam.
4. Install rotor and vanes to cam.
5. Install pin to front housing.
6. Install two new O-rings to front housing. Be sure to discard used O-ring.
7. Install side plate.
Caution: When installing side plate, be careful not to damage its inner surface. Damaged side plate may cause poor pump performance, pump
seizure or oil leakage.
8. Install pump cartridge assembly to front housing.
9. Install the snap ring to shaft end.
10. Install rear housing with a new O-ring. Be sure to discard used O-ring. Then install bolt and tighten it to specified torque.
Torque: 24 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
21. Install suction pipe with a new O-ring. Be sure to discard used O-ring. Then install bolt and tighten it to specified torque.
Torque: 10 Nm (87 ft. lbs.)
12. Install relief valve and spring.
13. Install connector with a new O-ring. Be sure to discard used O-ring. Tighten the connector to specified torque.
