POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

VQ35DE : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
2. Remove undercover using power tool.
3. Loosen drive belt. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Engine\Drive Belt\Service and Repair.
4. Remove drive belt from oil pump pulley.
5. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure (drain fluid from pipings). Refer to See: Power Steering Line/Hose\Service and Repair\With 17 Inch Tire or See: Power Steering Line/Hose\Service and Repair\With 18 Inch Tire.
6. Remove oil pump bolts, and then remove power steering oil pump. Refer to See: Exploded View.

Inspection AFTER REMOVAL

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing power steering oil pump, install all bolts by hand initially, then tighten bolts to specification.
• Perform the following procedure after installing.
• Adjust belt tension. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Engine\Drive Belt\Adjustments.
• Bleed air. Refer to See: Power Steering Fluid\Service and Repair.