RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
Pump Replacement
Pump Replacement
1. Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
2. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
3. Remove the drive belt (A) from the pump pulley.
4. Remove the pump mounting bolts (B).
5. Cover the auto-tensioner, alternator and A/C compressor with several shop towels to protect it from spilled power steering fluid. Disconnect the
pump inlet hose (C) and pump outlet hose (D) from the pump (E), and plug them. Take care not to spill the fluid on the body or parts. Wipe off
any spilled fluid at once. Do not turn the steering wheel with the pump removed.
6. Cover the opening of the pump with a piece of tape to prevent foreign material from entering the pump.
7. Install the pump in the pump bracket with the mounting bolts.
8. Connect the pump inlet hose and pump outlet hose.
9. Install the drive belt (A).
Note these item during drive belt installation:
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Make sure that the drive belt is properly positioned on the pulleys (B).
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Do not get power steering fluid or grease on the auto-tensioner, alternator, A/C compressor and drive belt, or pulley faces. Clean off any fluid
or grease before installation.
10. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line with recommended power steering fluid.
