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Pump Overhaul: Disassembly

NOTE: Refer to Figure as needed during the following procedure.
  1. Remove the power steering pump. See PUMP REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Drain the fluid from the pump.
  3. Hold the steering pump (A) in a vise with soft jaws, hold the pulley (B) with the special tool, and remove the pulley nut (C) and pulley. Be careful not to damage the pump housing with the jaws of the vise.
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Pump In A Vise With Soft Jaws
    G01159307Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Loosen the flow control valve cap with a hex wrench, and remove it and the O-ring, flow control valve and spring.
  5. Remove the pump cover and pump cover seal.
  6. Remove the outer side plate, pump cam ring, pump rotor, pump vanes, side plate and O-rings.
  7. Remove the snap ring, then remove the pump drive shaft by tapping the shaft end with the plastic hammer.
  8. Remove the pump seal spacer and pump seal.
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