Galant L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC (1990)
Fig. 24 Power Steering Pump. Diamante & 1991-92 Galant
Disassemble power steering pump in numbered sequence shown in Figs. 23 and 24, using a plastic hammer to remove pulley by lightly tapping rotor
side of pulley shaft.
Inspection
Fig. 25 Checking Pump Backlash
1.
Inspect flow control spring for wear.
2.
Inspect shaft of pulley for wear and bend.
3.
Check groove of rotor vane for ``stepped'' wear.
4.
Check contact surface of cam ring and vanes for ``stepped'' wear.
5.
Check for broken vanes.
6.
Install vane in rotor then measure gap between vane and rotor groove. Gap should not exceed .0024 inch.
7.
Place a dial indicator at end of pulley shaft, Fig. 25.
8.
Move pulley assembly up and down and measure freeplay. Freeplay should not exceed .004 inch.