Equator 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Power Steering Pump: Removal and Replacement
Power Steering Oil Pump: Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1) Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir tank.
2) On VQ40DE model, remove the engine room cover.
3) Remove the air duct assembly.
4) Remove the serpentine drive belt from the auto tensioner and power steering oil pump.
5) Disconnect the pressure sensor electrical connector.
6) Remove the high pressure and low pressure piping from the power steering oil pump.
7) Remove the power steering oil pump bolts, then remove the power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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On VQ40DE, install the bolts to specification in the order shown.
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After installation, bleed the air from the hydraulic circuit thoroughly.
Power steering pump to bracket bolt (1) 48.1 Nm (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)
Power steering pump to block bolt (2) 28 Nm (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Belt tension is automatic and requires no adjustment.
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BRACKET (VQ40DE)
Removal
1) Remove the power steering oil pump.
2) Remove the bolts and the power steering oil pump bracket.
