Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Do not remove the drive belt from the vehicle entirely. Only slip it off the power steering pump and set it aside in the engine compartment.

Remove the drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the right side engine splash shield. Refer to ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir Outlet Hose Clamp & Reservoir Outlet Hose
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Compress the power steering reservoir outlet hose clamp (1) and disconnect the power steering reservoir outlet hose (2) from the power steering pump.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
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Disconnect the power steering gear inlet hose (1) from the power steering pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
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Remove the power steering pump bolts (1).
Remove the power steering pump through the right wheel house area.
Transfer the power steering pulley if needed. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY REPLACEMENT .