P/S Pump Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: Be sure to clean each joint of suction and discharge sides thoroughly before removal.

Remove suction hose from pump, then disconnect battery negative cable.
Remove P/S fluid reservoir (1) with suction hose.

Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
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Remove union bolt. Then disconnect high pressure pipe from pump.
NOTE: As fluid flows out of disconnected joints, put a receptacle under joints or a plug to pipe.
Disconnect pressure switch lead wire at switch terminal.
Loosen related bolts and remove power steering belt.
Remove P/S pump mounting bolts (2).

Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
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Remove P/S pump.
NOTE: Plug each port of removed pump to prevent dust or any other foreign matter from entering.