Sunfire L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2001)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump Replacement
POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the upper air cleaner and duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
2. Remove the power steering hoses from the power steering pump. Refer to the following procedures:
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Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement or Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (Pipe)
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Power Steering Return Hose Replacement or Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (2.4L)
3. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts (2).
4. Remove the power steering pump (1) from the engine.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the power steering pump (1) to the engine.
Notice Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the power steering pump mounting bolts (2).
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Tighten the power steering pump bolts (2) to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the power steering hoses to the power steering pump (1). Refer to the following procedures:
Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement or Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (Pipe)
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Power Steering Return Hose Replacement or Power Steering Return Hose Replacement (2.4L)
4. Install the upper air cleaner and duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Powertrain Management.
5. Fill the power steering pump with power steering fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid.
6. Bleed the air from the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
