Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 869

Power Steering Pump
Replacement
1. Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
2. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
3. Remove the belt by loosening the pump mounting
bolt and pump lock bolt.
PUMP OUTLET HOSE
PUMP MOUNTING BOLT
24 N·m 12.4 kgl.",. 17 Ibf.lt)
PUMP
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PUMP LOCK BOLT
24 N'm 12.4 kgl·m. 17 Ibf.ft)
11 ~ 11.1 kg/·m.
8Ibf.ft)
4. Cover the
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compressor with several shop towels
to protect it from spilled power steering fluid.
Disconnect the pump inlet hose and pump outlet
hose from the pump, and plug them. Take care not
to spill the fluid on the body or parts. Wipe off any
spilled fluid at once.
5.
.Remove
the pump mounting bolt and pump lock
bolt, then remove the pump. Do not turn the steer-
ing wheel with the pump removed.
6. Cover the opening of the pump with a piece of tape
to prevent foreign material from entering the pump.
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7. Connect the pump inlet hose and pump outlet hose.
Tighten the pump fittings securely.
8. Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket with
the mounting bolt and lock bolt.
9. Install the pump belt.
Note these items during belt installation:
• Make sure that the power steering bett is proper-
ly positioned on the pulleys.
• Do not get power steering fluid or grease on the
power steering belt or pulley faces. Clean off any
fluid or grease before installation.
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STEERlliIG
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PULLEY
10. Adjust the pump belt (see page 17-14).
11. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (see page
17-15).