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2.5 L Model

  1. Remove ground terminal from battery.
  2. Remove pulley belt cover bracket.
  3. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt and remove power steering pump drive V-belt.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pump Drive V-Belt
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  4. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
  5. Disconnect pipe C and suction hose from oil pump.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow fluid from the hose end to come into contact with pulley belt
    • To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends of them with a clean cloth.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Pipe C & Suction Hose From Oil Pump
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  6. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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  7. Place oil pump bracket in a vise, remove two bolts from the front side of oil pump.
    CAUTION: Do not place oil pump bracket directly in the vise; use soft pads and hold oil pump lightly to protect the pump.
    Fig 4: Removing Two Bolts From The Front Side Of Oil Pump
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  8. Remove socket from oil pump.
    Fig 5: Removing Socket From Oil Pump
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  9. Remove bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
  10. Disassemble oil pump and bracket by inserting a screwdriver as shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Disassembling Oil Pump & Bracket
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