Contents: Removal ⇩ Installation ⇩
Removal
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.
2. Remove the engine cover. For more information, refer to Engine Cover - 2.7L Diesel (12.30.50)
3. Remove the cooling fan shroud. For more information, refer to Cooling Fan Shroud (26.25.11)
4. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. For more information, refer to Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging of the Air Conditioning (A/C) System (82.30.02)
5. Remove the additional battery tray. For more information, refer to Additional Battery Tray (76.10.31)
6. Remove the accessory drive belt. For more information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt (86.10.03)
7.
CAUTION: Do not work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always place reliable supports under the vehicle.
Raise and support the vehicle.
8. Remove the left front wheel.
9. Remove the lower fender splash shield panel. Remove the four clips.

10. Remove the left front fender splash guard. For more information, refer to Fender Splash Guard (76.10.48)
11. To gain access, remove the upper control arm and brake line heat shields.
- Unscrew the three nuts.
- Remove three bolts.

12. Release the charge air cooler inlet pipe.
- Remove two bolts.
- Unscrew the nut.

13. Disconnect the charge air cooler inlet hose. Release the clamp.

14. Disconnect the charge air cooler inlet hose. Release the clamp.

15.
CAUTION: Immediately plug all refrigerant lines to prevent dirt and moisture from entering.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.
Disconnect the low pressure line from the air conditioning compressor.
- Remove the sealing ring and discard it.
- Using a suitable clamp, secure the low pressure air conditioner line to the side.

16. Remove the power steering pump rear bracket mounting bolt. Reposition the charge air cooler inlet pipe to gain access to the power steering pump mounting bolt.

17.
CAUTION: Do not work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always place reliable supports under the vehicle.
Lower the car.
18.
CAUTION: If power steering fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area should be washed immediately with cold water.
Disconnect the high pressure line from the power steering.
- Remove the sealing ring and discard it.
- Insert plugs into the open ports.
- Allow the liquid to drain into a container.

19.
CAUTION: If power steering fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, the affected area should be washed immediately with cold water.
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Disconnect the power steering pump feed hose.
- Clamp the power steering supply hose to minimize fluid loss.
- Insert plugs into the open ports.

20. Remove the power steering pump. Remove the three front power steering pump mounting bolts.

Installation
1. Install the power steering pump and bracket. Install the three front power steering pump mounting bolts and tighten them lightly, then loosen each bolt 1/4 turn.
2.
CAUTION: Do not work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always place reliable supports under the vehicle.
Raise the car.
3. Install the power steering pump rear bracket mounting bolt.
- Reposition the charge air cooler inlet pipe to gain access to the power steering pump mounting bolt.
- Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm.
4.
CAUTION: Do not work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always place reliable supports under the vehicle.
Lower the car.
5. Tighten the front power steering pump bolts to 24 Nm.
6. Connect the power steering supply hose.
- Remove the plugs from the holes.
- Remove the clamp from the hose.
7.
NOTE: Lubricate the seals with clean power steering fluid.
Connect the nipple connection of the power steering high pressure line.
- Remove the plugs from the holes.
- Install a new O-ring.
- Tighten the Torx bolt to 25 Nm.
- Remove the container.
8.
CAUTION: Lubricate new seals with clean compressor oil.
Connect the low pressure line to the air conditioning compressor.
- Remove the plugs from the holes.
- Install a new O-ring.
- Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm.
9.
CAUTION: Do not work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always place reliable supports under the vehicle.
Raise the car.
10. Connect the charge air cooler inlet hose. Tighten the clamps.
11. Secure the charge air cooler inlet pipe.
- Screw in two bolts.
- Screw on the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm.
12. Install the upper control arm and brake line heat shields.
- Screw in three bolts.
- Screw on three nuts.
13. Install the lower fender splash guard trim panel. Install the four clips.
14. Install the left front fender splash guard. For more information, refer to Fender Splash Guard (76.10.48)
15. Install the wheel.
16.
CAUTION: Do not work on a vehicle supported solely by a jack. Always place reliable supports under the vehicle.
Lower the car.
17. Install the accessory drive belt. For more information, refer to Accessory Drive Belt (86.10.03)
18. Install the additional battery shelf. For more information, refer to Additional Battery Shelf (76.10.31)
19. Recharge the air conditioning system. For more information, refer to Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuation, and Charging of the Air Conditioning (A/C) System (82.30.02)
20. Install the cooling fan shroud. For more information, refer to Cooling Fan Shroud (26.25.11)
21. Check the power steering fluid level. top it up if necessary. For more information, refer to Filling the Power Steering system and removing air from it
22. Install the engine cover. For more information, refer to Engine Cover - 2.7L Diesel (12.30.50)
23. Connect the ground cable to the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.
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