Repair Procedure D
REPAIR PROCEDURE D - REPLACE THE 20-MM BOLT BEHIND THE POWER STEERING PUMPVerify if the oil leak is from the oil sealing bolt or the power steering system:
^ Oil leaks from the 20-mm sealing bolt tend to collect on the lower engine block and oil pan.
^ Oil leaks from the right rear cover of the power steering pump tend to collect on the pump, but not on the pump inlet pipe.
^ Oil leaks from the power steering pump inlet pipe tend to collect on the inlet pipe, but are not found on the right rear cover of the power steering pump.
If the power steering system is leaking from the inlet pipe area, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE E - POWER STEERING PUMP LEAK. For other power steering leaks, refer to the service manual.
1. Remove the cowl cover.
^ Refer to page 20-229 of the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword COWL, then select Cowl Cover Replacement from the list.
2. Remove the drive belt:
^ Set a long-handled, box-end wrench on the drive belt auto-tensioner from above the engine.
^ Slowly turn the wrench in the direction shown, then remove the drive belt.
NOTE:
This is a hydraulic type auto-tensioner; you must turn the wrench slowly to avoid damaging the auto-tensioner.
3. Disconnect the power steering pump inlet hose from its holder on the right inner strut tower.
4. Remove the pump outlet hose bracket from the back of the intake manifold.
5. Remove the two power steering pump mounting bolts, then lower the pump so you can access the 20-mm sealing bolt.
6. Remove and discard the original sealing bolt and its washer.
7. Clean the sealer out of the block threads by running a pick tool or a toothbrush along the threads.
NOTE:
Pull any material from the threads out of the engine block. Do not push it in.
8. Coat the sealing surface on the engine block with clean engine oil.
9. Install a new sealing bolt and washer. Torque the sealing bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb-if).
10. Reinstall the parts in the reverse order of removal.