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Question: how to change power steering

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Visitor, 3.0L V6, Moreno Valley, CA, May 17, 2011, 23:46

how do i change power steering pump?

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    mastertech6371 May 18, 2011, 06:00
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    Remove front fender apron seal RH. Remove the 2 bolts.
    Disconnect return hose.
    CAUTION: Take care not to spill fluid on the drive belt.
    Disconnect pressure feed tube.
    Remove the 2 clamp plate set nuts.
    Remove the bolt.
    Remove the 2 clamp plates and 2 holders from the tube.
    Remove drive belt. Loosen the 2 (A and B) bolts.
    Remove PS vane pump assembly with pressure feed tube.
    Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure switch.
    Loosen bolt A sufficiently so that pump assembly can be removed.
    CAUTION: Bolt A cannot be removed.
    Remove pressure feed tube.
    Remove the oil pressure switch from the union bolt.
    Remove the union bolt and gasket.

    Roy

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