Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 831

Power Steering
Pump Replacement
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Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
Remove the drive belt (A) from the pump pulley
{see page 4-32).
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.ftt
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6 x 1 . 0 m m
1 1 N . m
(1.1 kgf.m,8 lbf ft)
4. Remove the pump mounting bolts (B).
5. Cover the auto-tensioner, alternator and Ay'C
compressor with several shop towels to protect it
from spilled power steering fluid, Disconnect the
pump inlet hose (C) and pump outlet hose (D) from
the pump (E), and plug them. Take care not to spill
the fluid on the body or pans. Wipe off any spilled
fluid at once. Do not turn the steering 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. Connectthe pump inlet hose and pump outlet hose.
8. Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket with
the mounting bolts. then tighten the pump fittings
securely.
9. Install the drive bett (A).
Note these item during belt installation:
. Make sure that the belt is properly positioned on
t h e p u l l e y s ( B ) .
. Do not get power steering fluid or grease on the
auto-tensioner, alternator, A,/C compressor and
drive belt or, pulley faces. Clean off any fluid or
grease before installation.
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line (see page
17-121.
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