Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the intake manifold Cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Drive Belt Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
3. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
5. Remove the engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Engine Mount Strut Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
6. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .

1

Engine Lift Bracket Bolt (Qty: 3)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

2

Engine Lift Bracket

3

Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose

Tip

Tighten
27 N·m (20 lb ft)

4

Power Steering Reservoir Inlet Pipe/Hose

Tip
Compress the clamp and to disconnect the return hose from the power steering reservoir.

5

Power Steering Pump Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

6

Power Steering Pump

Tip
After installation, fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .