Grand Vitara 2WD V6-27L (2006) Steering and Suspension - Power Steering Pump Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair
P/S Pump Removal and Installation
P/S Pump Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: Be sure to clean each joint of suction and discharge sides thoroughly before removal.
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Take out P/S fluid in reservoir with syringe or such.
3. Disconnect high pressure pipe and suction hose from P/S pump.
NOTE: As fluid flows out of disconnected joints, put a receptacle under joints or a plug to pipe.
4. Disconnect pressure switch lead wire at switch terminal.
5. Remove P/S drive belt.
6. Remove P/S pump mounting bolts (1).
7. Remove P/S pump (2).
NOTE: Plug each port of removed pump to prevent dust or any other foreign matter from entering.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure, and then noting the following instructions.
NOTE:
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Adjust P/S pump drive belt.
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Fill specified power steering fluid after installation and bleed air without failure.
Tightening torque
P/S pump mounting bolt: 25 Nm (2.5 kg-m, 18.0 ft. lbs.)
P/S pump high pressure pipe union bolt: 60 Nm (6.0 kg-m, 43.5 ft. lbs.)