Power Steering Pump Replacing on Diesel Engine?

The complete Procedure to replace Power steering pump.

The Steering Pump removal is for Dodge Diesel Engines.

The Procedure mentioned Covers Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 2WD & 4WD. Its For 2001 – 2005 Year Models.

The Procedure is as follows:---

1. Remove and cap steering pump hoses and vacuum pump vacuum line.
2. Remove the sender unit from engine block and plug hole in block.
3. Remove the serpentine belt, as outlined in the Engine Mechanical Section.
4. Remove and cap the oil feed line from the bottom of the vacuum pump.
5. Remove the lower bolt that attaches the vacuum/steering pump assembly to the engine block. Remove the nut from the steering pump attaching bracket.
6. Remove upper bolt from the pump assembly and remove the assembly.
7. Remove the mounting gasket.
8. Remove the steering pump to vacuum pump bracket attaching nuts.
9. Slide the steering pump from the bracket. Use care not to damage the internal oil seal in the vacuum pump.
10. Remove the two pump body spacers.

To install:

1. Install the two pump body spacers.
2. Rotate the drive gear until the steering pump and vacuum pump drive dogs align. Install the steering pump onto the vacuum pump bracket. Use care to avoid damaging the oil seal in the vacuum pump during installation. The steering pump housing and spacers must mate completely with the vacuum pump bracket.
3. Install the vacuum pump bracket to steering pump nuts and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
4. Position new gasket on vacuum pump assembly. Use sealer if necessary to retain the gasket.
5. Align and install the pump assembly on the engine. Ensure the steering pump stud is inserted into the block bracket. Tighten the pump- to-engine block attaching bolts to 57 ft. lbs. (77 Nm).
6. Install the steering pump to attaching bracket nut and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
7. Remove plug and install the oil pressure sending unit and electrical connector.
8. Install the oil feed line to the vacuum pump. Tighten the oil line connection to 60 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
9. Install the fluid hoses to the power steering pump. Tighten the pressure fitting at the pump to 23 ft. lbs. (31 Nm).
10. Install and clamp the hose on the vacuum pump.
11. Install the serpentine belt.
12. Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid and perform the -Initial Operation Procedure-, located later in this section.
13. Start the engine and check the operation of the brakes.

Also its recommended to read this more hep details:---

1. Drain and siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
2. Remove the serpentine belt, as outlined in the Engine Mechanical Section.
   
   WARNING

   Do not remove the fitting on the pump that the high pressure hose screws into. The fitting may come loose unless it is backed up using another wrench. If the fitting does come loose, it must be retightened to 40-50 ft. lbs. (57-67 Nm) before continuing. If this fitting comes out of the pump body, the internal spring and valve parts will fall out of the pump and they cannot be reinstalled properly. If this occurs the pump needs to be replaced with a new pump.
3. Disconnect the return hose.
4. Disconnect the pressure hose.
5. Access to remove the three bolts securing the pump to the cylinder head can be gained thru the pulley holes.
6. Loosen the pump bracket to the block.
7. Remove the 6 intake plenum bolts.
8. Loosen the inner cooler tube clamp at the intake plenum and remove the intake plenum.
9. Loosen the inner cooler tube clamp at the radiator support side and remove the tube from the vehicle.
10. Remove the power steering pump from the top of the engine compartment where the intake plenum was. 
    
    
    
    Fig. View of the intake plenum (1) and power steering pump (2) mounting
    View of the intake plenum (1) and power steering pump (2) mounting

To install:

1. Set the power steering pump in place in the engine compartment from the top.
2. Install the inner cooler tube.
3. Tighten the inner cooler tube clamp at the radiator support side.
4. Install the 6 intake plenum bolts.
5. Tighten the inner cooler tube clamp at the intake plenum.
6. Install 3 pump mounting bolts through the pulley access holes. Tighten the bolts to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm).
7. Tighten the pump bracket to the block.
8. Reconnect the pressure line and return hose to the pump and reservoir. Tighten the pressure line to 27 ft. lbs. (37 Nm).
9. Install the serpentine drive belt.
10. Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid and perform the -Initial Operation Procedure-, located later in this section.
11. Start the engine and check the operation of the brakes.

These details will help.

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