2.5 L Model
- Remove ground terminal from battery.
- Remove pulley belt cover bracket.
- Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt and remove power steering pump drive V-belt.
- Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
- 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.
- Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
- 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.
- Remove socket from oil pump.
- Remove bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
- Disassemble oil pump and bracket by inserting a screwdriver as shown in the figure.