Sidekick 2 Door 4WD L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI 16V (1996)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Before removing joints at inlet and outlet ports clean fitting thoroughly.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then the water reservoir tank from radiator.
2. On models with A/C, loosen A/C compressor adjusting bolt and pivot bolts.
3. On models less A/C, loosen power steering pump adjusting and mounting bolts.
4. Remove power steering belt.
Fig. 27 Discharge Connector Location
5. Remove union bolt. Hold discharge connector with wrench to prevent fluid from draining, Fig. 27.
6. Disconnect pump suction hose from oil tank, then the pump pressure switch lead wire at switch terminal.
7. Remove engine oil filter, then the pump adjusting and mounting bolts.
8. Remove power steering pump. Plug ports to prevent any foreign matter from entering.
9. Reverse procedure to install.
