RSX L4-2.0L (2005)
3. Hold the power steering pump (A) in a vise with soft jaws (B), hold the pulley (C) with the special tool (D), and remove the pulley nut (E) and
pulley. Be careful not to damage the pump housing with the jaws of the vise.
4. Remove the inlet joint and Oaring.
5. Remove the flow control valve cap, O-ring, valve spring, and pressure control valve.
6. Remove the pump housing cap, O-ring, and pump preload spring.
7. Remove the pump cover and pump cover seals.
8. Pull out the roll pin.
9. Remove the outer case, cam ring, rotor, vanes, and side plate.
10. Remove the rubber seal and slipper seal from the outer case.
11. Remove the O-rings from the bottom of the housing.
12. Remove the snap ring, then remove the pump drive shaft by tapping the shaft end with the plastic hammer.
13. Remove the pump seal from the pump housing.
Inspection
14. Check the pressure control valve for wear, burrs, and other damage to the edges of the grooves in the valve.
15. Inspect the bore of the pressure control valve on the pump housing for scratches and wear.
16. Slip the pressure control valve back in the pump housing, and check that it moves in and out smoothly. If OK, go to step 17; if not, replace the
pump as an assembly. The pressure control valve is not available separately.
