Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Power steering oil pump
Exploded View

- Rear bracket
- Power steering oil pump assembly
- Front bracket
Removal and Installation
NOTE: When removing components such as
hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
REMOVAL
- Remove front wheel and tire (RH) using power tool. Refer to WT-60,
"Adjustment".
- Remove front fender protector side cover. Refer to EXT-23,
"Exploded View".
- Remove hood ledge cover (RH).
- Drain power steering fluid. Refer to ST-12, "Draining".
- Disconnect the power steering pressure sensor harness connector at
the high pressure pipe. Refer to ST- 29, "Exploded View".
- Disconnect high pressure piping and suction hose from power
steering oil pump. Refer to ST-29, "Exploded View".
- Loosen drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation".
- Remove drive belt from power steering oil pump pulley.
- Remove power steering oil pump bolts, and then remove power
steering oil pump.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- When installing power steering oil pump, install all bolts by hand
initially, then tighten bolts to specification.
- Perform the following procedures after installing.
- Check belt tension. Refer to EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts".
- Bleed air from power steering system.
Exploded View
Cotter pin
Steering gear assembly Front
Removal and Installation
NOTE: When removing components such as
hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid ...
Exploded View
High pressure hose
Suction hose
Reservoir tank bracket
Reservoir tank
Oil pump assembly
Steering gear assembly
Low pressure piping
Eye bolt
High pressure pipin ...
Other materials:
The braking distance is long
Diagnosis Procedure
CAUTION:
The stopping distance on slippery road surfaces might be longer with the ABS
operating than when
the ABS is not operating.
1.CHECK FUNCTION
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) connector to deactivate
ABS. In ...
Brake fluid
Inspection
LEVEL CHECK
Make sure that a brake fluid level in reservoir tank is between
MAX
and MIN lines as shown.
Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leakage.
If the level is excessively low, check brake system for leaks.
If brake warning lamp remains illuminated aft ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
WARNING
Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influences
before use.
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). It
monitors tire pres ...