Sidekick JS 2D 2WD L4-1.6L (1998)
1. Connect pressure hose to P/S pump temporarily (by tightening pressure hose union bolt a little). Install power steering pump by using adjusting
bolt and ' mounting bolt (if equipped with A/C). Install P/S pump by tightening adjusting bolt and mounting bolt lightly (if not equipped with A/C).
Install P/S pump adjusting bolt as shown.
Tightening Torque (a): 25 Nm (18.0 ft. lbs.)
2. Install engine oil filter to cylinder block. Refer to Engine.
3. Connect P/S pump suction hose to oil tank and clamp the hose securely.
4. Connect P/S pump pressure switch lead wire to switch terminal.
5. Clamp pressure switch lead wire.
6. Tighten pressure hose union bolt to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (b): 60 Nm (43.5 ft. lbs.)
7. Install P/S belt.
8. Adjust P/S belt tension to specification. Refer to Engine.
9. Install reservoir tank to radiator.
10. Fill oil tank with specified P/S fluid.
Power steering fluid: DEXRON III A/T fluid 0.6 l (1.26 US pint)
11. Purge air in P/S circuit.
12. Connect negative cable at battery terminal.
13. Start engine and check P/S system for fluid leakage.
