Oil Pump: Removal
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
- Remove the V-belts (front side belt). Refer to MECHANICAL(STI)>V-BELT>REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch.
- Disconnect the pressure hose and suction hose from the oil pump.CAUTION:
- Do not allow fluid to come into contact with the pulley belt.
- To prevent foreign matter from entering the hose and pipe, cover the open ends with clean cloth.
- Remove the installation bolt of the power steering pump bracket.
- Place the oil pump bracket in a vise, and remove the two bolts from the front side of the oil pump.CAUTION: When securing the oil pump bracket in a vice, hold the oil pump bracket with the least possible force between two pieces of wood.
- Remove the bolt from the rear side of oil pump.
- Disassemble the oil pump and bracket by inserting a flat tip screwdriver as shown in the figure.