MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
12. Attach a hose (A) to the end of the flow control valve (B) as shown. Then submerge the flow control valve (B) in a container of power steering
fluid or solvent (C), and blow in the hose.
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If air bubbles leak through the valve at less than 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 14.2 psi), replace the pump as an assembly. The flow control valve is
not available separately.
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If the flow control valve tests OK, set it aside for reassembly later.
13. Inspect the ball bearing by rotating the outer race slowly. If you feel any play (axial or radial) or roughness, remove the faulty ball bearing (A), and
install a new one (B).
14. Inspect each part shown with an asterisk in the Exploded View; if any of them are worn or damaged, replace the pump as an assembly.
Reassembly
15. Clean the disassembled parts with solvent, and dry them with compressed air. Do not dip rubber parts in solvent.
16. Install the new pump seal (A)(with its grooved side facing in) into the pump housing by hand, then install the pump seal spacer (B).
17. Position the pump drive shaft (C) in the pump housing (D), then drive it in using an appropriately sized socket wrench (E) (ball bearing O.D. 40
mm).
18. Install the 40 mm internal snap ring (F) with its radiused side facing out.
