TRW Automotive

Commercial Steering Systems

Power Steering Pump

Service Manual
PS SERIES

Die Cut

Design Features
1

Cover rotatable in 90 degree increments

Heavy duty bearing package

Made in the USA

Three inlet port locations
Two outlet port locations

Lightweight aluminum housing (overall weight approx.

7.2 lbs.)

Flow control valve compatible with TAS steering gear

Three displacements available in a single housing

size
Only two housing castings needed
Short pump overall length
Seals are all high temperature capable (not to
exceed 250 F.)

3
1

Hazard Warning Definitions

! WARNING

A warning describes hazards or unsafe practices which could result in

severe personal injury or death.

! CAUTION

A caution describes hazards or unsafe practices which could result in

personal injury or product or property damage.

NOTE

A note gives key information to make following a procedure

easier or quicker.

Disclaimer
This Service Manual has been prepared by TRW Commercial Steering Division for
reference and use by mechanics who have been trained to repair and service steering
components and systems on heavy commercial vehicles. TRW Commercial Steering
Division has exercised reasonable care and diligence to present accurate, clear and
complete information and instructions regarding the TRW Commercial Steering PS
Series Power Steering Pumps. Since this is a general Service Manual, the photographs and illustrations may not look exactly like the pump being serviced. The
procedures, therefore , must be carefully read and understood before servicing.
If inspection or testing reveals evidence of abnormal wear or damage to the PS pump
or if you encounter circumstances not covered in the Manual, STOP - CONSULT THE
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE MANUAL AND WARRANTY. DO NOT TRY
TO REPAIR OR SERVICE A PS POWER STEERING PUMP WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR INCLUDES ANY PART THAT SHOWS EXCESSIVE WEAR UNLESS THE
DAMAGED AND WORN PARTS ARE REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL TRW REPLACEMENT AND SERVICE PARTS AND THE UNIT IS RESTORED TO TRW'S SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PS POWER STEERING PUMP.
It is the responsibility of the mechanic performing the maintenance, repairs or service
on a particular PS power steering pump to (a) inspect the pump for abnormal wear and
damage, (b) choose a repair procedure which will not endanger his/her safety, the
safety of others, the vehicle, or the safe operation of the vehicle, and (c) fully inspect
and test the PS pump and the vehicle steering system to ensure that the repair or
service of the pump has been properly performed and that the pump and system will
function properly.

Patents
TRW Commercial Steering Division PS Power Steering Pumps are covered by several
United States and foreign patents, either issued or pending.

TRW Inc., 2006

Contents
Section 1

General Information
Introduction ................................................................................... 6
General Design & Operation ......................................................... 7
Oil Flow Illustration ....................................................................... 8
Approved Hydraulic Fluids ............................................................ 8
Torque Chart ................................................................................. 9
Pump Specification Numbers ....................................................... 9
Service Parts List ........................................................................ 10
Exploded View ............................................................................ 11
Part Number Breakdown ............................................................ 12

Section 2

Initial Installation
Installation ................................................................................... 14
Maintenance Tips ........................................................................ 15

Section 3

Reseal & Repair

Disassembly ................................................................................ 17
Inspection ................................................................................... 23
Assembly .................................................................................... 25
Internal Damage Repair (by reference)
Input shaft Replacement .................................................... 31
Needle Bearing Removal .................................................... 32

Section 4

Reinstallation
Reinstallation ............................................................................... 34
Filling and Air Bleeding the System ............................................ 35
Maintenance Tips ........................................................................ 36

Section 5

Glossary
Glossary ...................................................................................... 38

All steering mechanisms are safety critical items. As such, it is impera

tive that the instructions in this booklet be followed to the letter. Failure
to observe the procedures set forth in this pamphlet may result in a loss of steering.

! WARNING

Section 1

General Information

Introduction ..................................................................... 6

Oil Flow Illustration .......................................................... 8

Approved Hydraulic Fluids ............................................... 8
Torque Chart .................................................................... 9
Pump Specification Numbers .......................................... 9
Service Parts List ........................................................... 10
Exploded View ............................................................... 11
Part Number Breakdown ............................................... 12

General Information

General Design & Operation ........................................... 7

Introduction
The three-column format used in the Service Manual will help make it easy for you to
service a power steering pump. Column 1 illustrates the procedure with photographs,
column 2 gives a brief key as well as tools to be used for each procedure, and column
3 explains in detail the procedure you should follow. Pay special attention to the notes,
cautions and warnings.
The exploded view is on a fold-out page so you can see it while reading through the
procedures. Item numbers on the exploded view correspond with item numbers used
throughout the Service Manual.
As you gain experience in servicing PS power steering pumps, you may find that
some information in this Service Manual could be clearer and more complete. If so,
let us know about it. Don't try to second-guess the Service Manual; if you do not
understand a procedure, or are stuck, contact our Field Service Department at 1-800TRW-0899. Servicing PS power steering pumps should be safe and productive.

General Design
Description of the TRW Commercial Steering
Division Power Steering Pump
The PS power steering pump is a balanced, positive
displacement, sliding vane type, two line pump with an
internal pilot operated flow control and relief valve. The
components of this description are broken down and
explained below:

Balanced
The pumping element has two pumping pockets opposed
180 from each other which balance the internal forces
due to the pressure generated by the pumping action.

Positive Displacement
The pump will output a fixed volume for each revolution
of the input shaft. This fixed volume is determined by the
internal contour of the cam ring.

Sliding Vane Type

This describes the type of pumping element. The PS
pumping element consists of three components.
1 The rotor that holds the vanes and is driven by
the engine with the pump input shaft.
2 The vanes that slide back and forth in slots in the
rotor while following the internal contour of the
cam ring as the rotor is being turned, thus a
sliding vane.

General Operation
What is a Power Steering Pump?
The pump is the heart of the hydraulic steering system. It
converts the rotational energy supplied by the engine into
hydraulic energy, flow and pressure, for use by the
steering gear.

Theory of Operation
All pumps function by creating a partial vacuum at the
inlet, which causes atmospheric pressure to force fluid
into the pump from the reservoir. The pump then pushes
this fluid into the system for use. The fluid is used to
power the steering gear. Pump output flow relates to
steering gear speed and pump output pressure relates to
steering gear force (work).

3 The cam ring that contains the internal contour

that defines the amount of fluid that is output
with each revolution of the rotor.

Two Line
The PS pump requires an inlet line to supply oil to the
pump and an outlet line to take the oil supplied by the
pump to the steering gear. All excess, (bypass), oil is
diverted internally in the pump housing back to the inlet
of the pumping element. Other systems may have a third
line which takes this excess oil back to the reservoir.

Internal Flow Control Valve

The pump has a pilot operated valve built into the pump
housing that will control the amount of oil that is output to
the steering gear. This allows the output flow to remain
within specification for almost any input speed variation.

Relief Valve
The pump has a pilot operated relief valve built into the
flow control valve spool which will limit the maximum
pressure the pump can produce. When the pressure limit
has been reached, the relief section will cause the flow
control to bypass more oil internal to the pump, limiting
the outlet pressure.

Oil Flow Illustration

Inlet Pressure
Boost Pressure
Outlet Pressure
Seal Drain
Pilot Pressure

Approved Hydraulic Fluids

Fluids approved and recommended for use in TRW steering systems include:
Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron II
Mack EO-K2 Engine Oil
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid"E"Dextron
II, III, Mercon
Transmission
Fluid Type
or "F"
Mobil ATF 210
Chevron
Automatic
Transmission Fluid ATF +4
10W-40
Mobil Super 10W-40 Motor Oil
Chevron Custom 10W-40 Motor Oil
Chevron Torque 5 Fluid
Exxon Nuto H32 Hydraulic Fluid
NOTE
NOTE
Fleetrite PSF (Can
#990625C2)
Ford Spec. M2C138CJ

Texaco 10W-40
Texaco TL-1833 Power Steering Fluid
Union 10W-40
Use of fluids other than
and
Union approved
15W-40
recommended mayUnocal
void the
steering
system
Guardon
15W-40
Motor Oil

warranty.
The steering system should be kept filled with one of the above fluids.

Completely flush the steering system with one of the recommended

fluids above only. Do not mix oil types. Any mixture or any unapproved
oil could lead to seal deterioration and leaks. A leak could ultimately cause the loss of fluid,
which could result in a loss of power steering assist.

! WARNING

Torque Chart
Part Name

Item # Torque Range Dry

Bolts (4)

Relief valve seat assembly

Plug

6E

Torque Range Lubricated

20-30 lbfft (27-41 NM)

7-15 lbfft (9-20 NM)

15-25 lbfft (20-34 NM)

Pressure port (outlet)

37 lbfft maximum (50 NM)

Suction port (inlet)

74 lbfft maximum (100 NM)

Item numbers referenced are shown on the exploded

view, pages 7A & 7B.

Specification Numbers

TRW NO. PSXXXXXXXXXXXXX

SERIAL NO. XXXXX-XXX
CUST. NO. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The PS power steering pump TRW part number,

serial number, and customer part number are
stamped on a machined surface located on the
bottom of the pump, opposite the valve spool.

Service Parts List

Item

Description

Part Number

28
28

Input shaft (11 tooth)

Input shaft (woodruf key)

086128
086129

Seal Kit (includes following parts)

SK000131

8
11
12
19
20
23

032845
032844
032846
032843
032842
032847

O-ring
O-ring
Backup ring
O-ring
O-ring
Shaft seal
Shaft seal grease

PS Series Exploded View -- Typical

20

19

21
22
23

27

28

26

25

25

24

10
12 11
13
14
15
17

16

18

9
8
7

6E
6D

6
6C

6B
6A

1
2
3
4
5
6
6A
6B
6C
6D
6E

Housing
Boost tube
Orifice
Bolts
Washers
Valve spool assembly
Spool
Spring
Poppet
Shims
Relief valve seat assembly

7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

Spring
O-ring
Plug
Spring
O-ring
Backup ring
Top plate
Cam ring
Vanes
Rotor
Bottom plate

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

Locating pins
O-ring
O-ring
Cover
Needle bearing
Shaft seal
Spacer
Retaining ring (2)
Ball bearing
Retaining ring
Input shaft

Part Number
PS 18 12 15 R 1 01 00
Family designation
Displacement per revolution
18 = 18 cc (1.10 cir)
22 = 22 cc (1.34 cir)
25 = 25 cc (1.53 cir)
28 = 28 cc (1.71 cir)
32 = 32 cc (1.95 cir)
36 = 36 cc (2.20 cir)
Flow control
12 = 12 lpm (3.17 gpm)
14 = 14 lpm (3.70 gpm)
16 = 16 lpm (4.23 gpm)
20 = 20 lpm (5.28 gpm)
24 = 24 lpm (6.34 gpm)
28 = 28 lpm (7.40 gpm)
Relief setting
10 = 100 bar (1450 psi)
12 = 120 bar (1740 psi)
14 = 140 bar (2030 psi)
15 = 150 bar (2175 psi)
16 = 160 bar (2320 psi)
17 = 170 bar (2465 psi)
Direction of rotation
R = clockwise rotation
L = counterclockwise rotation
Shaft type
1 = 11 tooth 16/32 spline
2 = .625 dia. woodruf key
3 = 7/8" B-Flange tapered shaft
Housing & cover
Standard Cover
Outlet Inlet
01 = Right Right
02 = Right Top
03 = Right Left
04 = Left
Right
05 = Left
Top
06 = Left
Left
07 = Right Right
08 = Right Top
09 = Right Left
10 = Left
Right
11 = Left
Top
12 = Left
Left
Customer version
00 = Standard

Housing Orientation
0
0
0
0
0
0
90
90
90
90
90
90

18 Offset Cover
Outlet Inlet
Right Left
Left
Right
Left
Top
Right Top

Housing Orientation
0
0
0
0

B-Flange Cover
Outlet Inlet
26 = Left
Left

Housing Orientation
0

13 =
14 =
15 =
16 =

Section 2

Initial Installation

Installation ..................................................................... 14
Maintenance Tips .......................................................... 15

Initial Installation

Initial PS Installation
1.

Install fittings to input and output ports, if fittings for

this application can be preinstalled.

2.

Install a gear on the input shaft, if required for this

application.

3.

Install the retaining nut, if required for this application, and torque to the manufacturer's specification.

4.

Position either a gasket or o-ring, dependent on the

application, which will seal the pump face to the
mounting surface.

5.

Engage the input shaft.

6.

Tighten the mounting bolts to manufacturer's

specifications.

7.

Connect the input and output lines.

8.

Fill the reservoir.

9.

Start the vehicle to purge the system.

10.

Turn off the vehicle andcheck the fluid level in the

reservoir. Add fluid as necessary.

11.

Bleed the system if necessary using instructions on

page 36.

Maintenance Tips
Never high-pressure wash or steam clean a power steering
pump while off the vehicle. Doing so could force contaminants
inside the pump and cause it to malfunction.

Always clean off around the reservoir filler cap before you
remove it. Prevent dirt or other foreign matter from
entering the hydraulic system.

Regularly check the fluid and the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir.

Investigate and correct any external leaks, no matter how

minor.

Encourage drivers to report any malfunctions or accidents

which could have damaged steering components.

Replace reservoir filters according to requirements.

Do not attempt to weld any broken steering component.

Replace the component with original equipment only.

Do not cold-straighten, hot straighten, or bend any steering

system component.

If you feel the vehicle is developing excessively high

hydraulic fluid temperatures, consult with your vehicle
manufacturer for recommendations.

Section 3

Reseal & Repair

Disassembly .................................................................. 17
Inspection ...................................................................... 23

Internal Damage Repair (by reference)

Input Shaft Replacement .................................... 31
Needle Bearing Removal .................................... 32

Initial Installation

Assembly ....................................................................... 25

Disassembly Preparation
Stop the vehicle with wheels pointed straight ahead.
Clean off all outside dirt from around fittings and hose connections before you remove the pump.
Remove the pump from the vehicle and take it to a clean work surface.
Clean and dry the pump before you start to disassemble it.
As you disassemble the pump, clean all parts in clean, OSHA approved solvent, and air blow-dry them
only.

! WARNING Because they are flammable, be extremely careful when using any solvents. Even a small
explosion or fire could cause injury or death.

! WARNING Wear eye protection and be sure to comply with OSHA or other maximum air pressure
requirements.

! CAUTION

Never steam clean or high-pressure wash hydraulic steering components. Do not force or
abuse closely fitted parts. Use care that bearing and sealing surfaces are not damaged by
the assembly and disassembly procedures.
Keep each part separate to avoid nicks and burrs.

Disassembly
Tools Required

Materials Required

Vise
Hammer
Press
Ratchet
Retaining Ring Pliers
Screwdriver
Sockets: 1 1/4", 9/16", 7/16"

Marker, solvent-proof
Small Rod (1/8" dia. or less)

Position pump in
vise

1.

Place the pump in a vise, clamping firmly on the

cover. Do not deform the cover with excessive
clamping force.

Vise
Clamp on the cover only. Clamping
on the housing may cause damage
requiring pump replacement.

! CAUTION

Remove plug

2.

Prepare for fluid drainage and remove the hydraulic

plug (9) and o-ring (8). Discard the o-ring.

Remove spring

3.

Remove the spring (7), if it didn't come out with the

plug.

Remove valve
spool assembly

4.

Remove the valve spool assembly (6) by hand, or by

pushing with a small rod through the orifice (3) on
the opposite end of the spool cavity. Don't push on
the small screen located in the relief valve seat
assembly (6E).

1 1/4" Socket

Small rod, 1/8"

dia. or less

Note whether or not the valve spool assembly slides

freely in the housing.

Mark cover
orientation

5.

Make a mark across the housing (1) and cover (21)

to make reassembly easier.

6.

Prepare for fluid drainage and remove 4 bolts (4),

and washers (5).

7.

Separate the housing (1) from the cover (21) using a

twisting motion.

Marker, solvent
proof

Remove bolts
9/16" Socket

Remove housing

Wear eye protection. The spring

(10) will make the housing jump,
and may fly out. Make sure you hold the housing tightly
when removing.

! CAUTION

Remove spring

8.

Remove the spring (10).

Mark internal
components

9.

Make a line across remaining internal components

to make reassembly easier.

Marker, solvent
proof

Remove top plate,

0-ring and backup
ring

10.

Hold the cam ring (14) in place, and remove the top
plate (13).
Remove the o-ring (11) and Teflon backup ring (12)
from the top plate. Discard the o-ring and Teflon
backup ring.

Remove cam ring,

locate dots

11.

Hold the bottom plate (17) in place, and remove the

cam ring (14). Note and record whether the dots
near the locating pin holes on the cam ring are up or
down.

Remove rotor and

vanes

12.

Look for wear on the outside (radiused) edge of the

vanes. Note and record the direction of the wear for
reinstallation. Remove the rotor (16) and vanes (15)
carefully, being prepared for the vanes to slip from
their slots in the rotor.

Remove locating
pins

13.

Remove the locating pins (18). Make marks on the

outside of the cover (not on the sealing surface) to
remind you from which holes the locating pins were
removed.

Remove bottom
plate

14.

Remove the bottom plate (17).

Remove o-rings

15.

Remove o-rings (19 & 20) from the cover, and

discard the o-rings.

Remove retaining
ring

16.

Turn the cover over and remove the large retaining

ring (27). Don't deform the cover with excessive
clamping force.

17.

Press out the input shaft (28) and ball bearing

assembly (26).

18.

Check the input shaft (28) for damaged splines and

unusual wear around the shaft seal area. Check
retaining rings (25) for damage. The ball bearing (26)
should exhibit free-rolling operation. If replacement
is required, go to Input Shaft Replacement section on
page 31. Otherwise, proceed to step 19.

Retaining ring
pliers

Press out shaft &

bearing
Press

Inspect input shaft/

ball bearing
subassembly

TRW recommends the ball

bearing not be removed from
the input shaft unless replacement of shaft is
necessary.

NOTE

Remove spacer

19.

Remove the spacer (24) from the cover.

Remove shaft seal

20.

Hammer
Screwdriver

Inspect needle
bearing

Remove the shaft seal (23) being careful not to

damage the bore. Discard the shaft seal.

! CAUTION

21.

Damage to the bore could cause

leakage.

Make sure all needles roll freely in the needle

bearing (22). If removal is necessary, go to Needle
Bearing Removal section on page 32. Otherwise,
proceed to step 22.

NOTE

TRW recommends the needle

bearing not be removed from

the cover.

Remove relief
valve seat assembly

22.

Remove the relief valve seat assembly (6E) from the

valve spool assembly (6) by placing the spool in a
collet if necessary.
Take care not to deform the spool
nor make nicks or burrs on the
surface. If the spool is damaged, both the spool and
housing must be replaced.

! CAUTION

Remove spool
assembly components
7/16" Socket

23.

Remove the shims (6D) (make sure to count them),

poppet (6C) and spring (6B) from the spool (6A).

Inspection
Make sure all sealing surfaces and seal cavities are free from nicks and corrosion. Any nicked or
corroded surface requires part replacement to ensure proper sealing.
Wash all parts in clean, OSHA approved solvent. Air blow them dry only.

! WARNING

Because they are flammable, be extremely careful when using any solvents. Even a small
explosion or fire could cause injury or death.

! WARNING

Wear eye protection and be sure to comply with OSHA or other maximum air pressure
requirements.

Valve Bore

Inspect housing

1.

Inspect the housing (1) for cracks, stripped threads,

damaged valve bore and damaged sealing areas.

Inspect cover

2.

Inspect the cover (21) for nicks in o-ring seal

grooves. Make sure the seal drain hole is open, and
the seal bore is free of nicks and other damage.

Sealing Areas

Bottom Plate Surface

Needle Bearing

Make sure the surface on which the bottom plate

rests is flat and free of nicks and other damage.
Make sure all needles roll freely in the needle
bearing (22).
Seal Grooves

Seal Drain Hole

Inspect top plate

3.

Inspect the top plate (13) for seal area nicks, and
abnormal wear or erosion. A polished pattern from
the rotor and vanes is normal, grooves you can feel
with your fingernail are not normal.

Inspect cam ring

4.

Look for obvious damage on the inside of the cam

ring (14) like abnormal wear, erosion or surface
imperfections.

Splines

Inspect rotor and

vanes

5.

Inspect the rotor (16) and vanes (15) for abnormal

wear or damage. There will be normal polish marks
on both the top and bottom. The vanes need to be
free to slide both up and down and in and out. If
vanes are removed for inspection, make sure to
reinstall them with the rounded edge out.

Inspect bottom
plate

6.

Check the bottom plate (17) for abnormal wear

patterns.

Inspect input shaft/

Ball Bearing

7.

Check the input shaft (28) for damaged splines and

unusual wear or grooves around the shaft seal area.
Grooves you can detect with your fingernail necessitate replacement of the input shaft.
The ball bearing (26) should exhibit free-rolling
operation.

Shaft Seal Area

Inspect spool
components

8.

Inspect spool components as follows: Check all

components for damage. Check the relief valve
seat assembly (6E) for wear or chipping. Back flush
with air and solvent if necessary. Check the spool
for nicks or burrs.

Assembly Preparation
Wash all parts in clean, OSHA approved solvent. Air blow-dry them only.

! WARNING

Because they are flammable, be extremely careful when using any solvents. Even a small
explosion or fire could cause injury or death.

! WARNING

Wear eye protection and be sure to comply with OSHA or other maximum air pressure
requirements.

Assembly
Tools Required

Materials Required

Lbfft Torque wrench

Press
Ratchet
Retaining ring pliers
Sockets: 1 1/4", 9/16", 7/8" deep well
Vise

Grease (petroleum base chassis lube)

Press in shaft seal

1.

Press
Suitable size
tool or socket

Grease the outside diameter of the shaft seal (23)

with the special grease provided, and press it into
the cover, with the lettered side facing toward the
needle bearing. The installed seal should be flush
with or just below the sealing surface on the cover.
Make sure the press is clean and
free of debris so as not to damage
the face of the cover on which the bottom plate rests. If
damage occurs to the cover, the pump will not function
properly.

! CAUTION

Grease shaft seal

2.

Grease the inside diameter of the shaft seal (23)

with the special grease provided.

3.

Install the spacer (24). Make sure it lays flat. There

is no up or down for the spacer.

Grease

Install spacer

Insert input shaft

into cover

4.

Press
7/8"" Deep well
socket

Insert the input shaft (28), small splined end first,

into the cover. Don't allow the splines to contact
the shaft seal (23). Engage the shaft into the seal by
hand until the ball bearing contacts the cover.
Use a 7/8" socket or other appropriate tool to press
the shaft and bearing into the cover until it bottoms.
If splines contact the shaft seal, the
seal can be damaged. Take great
care to not allow contact. Tape splines if desired.

! CAUTION

Install large
retaining ring

5.

Place the cover in a vice and install the large retaining ring (27) with the sheared edge out. Don't
deform the cover with excessive clamping force.

Reverse the cover

assembly

6.

Reverse the cover assembly in the vice. Don't

deform the cover with excessive clamping force.

Install o-rings

7.

Install a new large o-ring (20), onto the cover without rolling it. Make sure it is properly seated on the
cover sealing surface.

Retaining ring
pliers

Install a new small o-ring (19) onto the cover without

rolling it. Make sure it is properly seated in its
groove.

Install locating
pins

8.

Install the locating pins (18) according to the marks

you made on the outside of the housing during
disassembly.

Pockets

Install bottom
plate

9.

Notice there is a bar in one of the four cutouts in the

cover. This bar should be covered by the bottom
plate when it is installed. Install the bottom plate
(17) with the pockets facing up. The bottom plate is
installed correctly if the:
bar is covered,
pockets face up,
outermost edges are fairly symmetrical with the
mounting surface,
marks made for internal components align.

Bar

Install cam ring

10.

Install the cam ring (14) with the dots facing up or

down as noted during disassembly. Locating pins
go into the smaller holes, the cam ring will only fit
properly one way.
The installed cam ring should be fairly flush with the
bottom plate at the large outside diameter. Alignment marks made during disassembly should be
aligned.

Squared Edge
of Vanes

Install rotor and

vanes

11.

Install the rotor (16) and vanes (15) in the same

orientation as removed and noted. If vanes are
separate from the rotor, install the rotor first, then
install the vanes.
Make sure all vanes are installed with the squared
edge toward the center of the rotor.
If vanes are installed with the
square edge out, they could cause
premature wear to components.

! CAUTION

Install top plate

12.

Install the top plate (13) with the pin holes down.
The locating pins (18) must be engaged in the pin
holes, not the pockets.
The top plate should be fairly flush with the cam
after installation. Alignment marks made during
disassembly should align.

Prepare backup
ring

13.

To make the new Teflon backup ring (12) hold more

tightly to the top plate, wrap the backup ring,
without twisting, loosely around two fingers, and
then allow it to unwrap.

Install backup ring

14.

Install the backup ring (12) on the top plate. Seat it

at the bottom of the groove.

Install o-ring

15.

Install a new o-ring (11) on the top plate without

allowing it to roll. Seat it at the top of the groove.

Grease o-ring and

back-up ring

16.

Grease the o-ring (11) and back-up ring (12).

Grease housing
sealing areas

17.

Grease the sealing areas of the housing (1).

The housing may have sharp
edges. Be careful not to cut your
finger when applying grease.

! CAUTION

Position spring

18.

Place the spring (10) on the top plate (13).

Install housing

19.

Place the housing (1) over the cover assembly.

Make sure the orientation is correct by matching the
original markings made on the housing and cover
during disassembly.

Install bolts and

washers

20.

Install the bolts (4) and washers (5). Thread all four
bolts into the cover evenly, and torque alternately to
25 lbfft. (35 NM)

9/16" Socket
Torque wrench

Assembly valve
spool assembly

! CAUTION

Failure to thread the bolts into the

cover evenly could result in
damage to the seals, top plate or housing.

21.

Assemble valve spool components: Insert spring

(6B), and poppet (6C) (blunt end first) into the spool
(6A). Install shims (6D) onto the relief valve seat
assembly (6E).
Make sure to install the same number of shims as
were removed.

Install relief valve

seat assembly

22.

7/16" Socket
Torque wrench

Install valve spool

assembly

Screw the relief valve seat assembly into the spool

and torque to 11 lbfft. (15 NM). Placing the spool in a
collet will facilitate torquing.

! CAUTION

Take care not to deform the spool

nor make nicks or burrs on the
surface. If the spool is damaged, both the spool and
housing must be replaced.

23.

Insert the valve spool assembly (6), screen end last,

into the housing. Make sure the spool slides freely
in the housing.

Install spring

24.

Install the spring (7).

Install o-ring

25.

Install a new o-ring (8) onto the plug (9).

Install plug &

o-ring

26.

Lightly grease the o-ring (8) and plug (9) threads.

Install into housing, and torque to 20 lbfft. (27 NM)

27.

Install the woodruf key into the new input shaft, if

removed during input shaft replacement.

1 1/4" Socket
Torque wrench

Install woodruf
key if removed

Input Shaft Replacement

Tools Required
Press
Retaining ring pliers
7/8" Deep well socket

Remove retaining
ring

1.

Remove woodruf key, if equipped.

Retaining ring
pliers

Press shaft from

bearing

2.

Press

Press ball bearing

onto input shaft

Remove the retaining ring (25), nearest the engine

drive end, from the shaft.

Press the input shaft (28) from the ball bearing (26)
applying pressure to the engine drive end of the
input shaft.
Remove the second retaining ring (25) and replace it
in the same groove in the new input shaft, sheared
edge out.

3.

Press the new input shaft (28) into the ball bearing
(26) from the small splined end, until it bottoms on
the retaining ring.

4.

Install the retaining ring (25) onto the input shaft

with the sheared edge away from the bearing.
Make sure it is properly seated in its groove.

7/8" Deep well

socket
Press

Install retaining
ring
Retaining ring
pliers

Needle Bearing Removal

Tools Required
Press
11/16" and 7/8" Deep well sockets

Press out needle

bearing

1.

Place the cover in a press with the flange side

down. Press the needle bearing (22) out of the
cover.

Inspect needle
bearing

2.

Make sure all needles roll freely in the needle

bearing (22).

Press in needle
bearing

3.

Put the cover in a clean press with the flange side

up. Press the needle bearing (22) into the cover,
lettered side toward the pressing tool, until flush
with the inside surface.

Press
11/16" Socket
or other
suitable tool

Press
7/8" Deep well
socket, or
other suitable
tool

Make sure the press is clean and

free of debris so as not to damage
the face of the cover on which the bottom plate rests. If
damage occurs the cover will have to be replaced for
the pump to function properly.

! CAUTION

Section 4

Reinstallation

Reinstallation ................................................................. 34
Filling and Air Bleeding the System ............................... 35

Reinstallation

Maintenance Tips .......................................................... 36

Reinstallation
1.

Reinstall any fittings removed prior to disassembly.

2.

Reinstall the gear on the input shaft if one was

removed prior to disassembly.

3.

Reinstall the retaining nut, if one was removed prior

to disassembly, and torque to manufacturer's
specification.

4.

Position the new gasket or o-ring (whichever was

removed) which will seal the pump face to the
mounting surface.

5.

Engage the input shaft.

6.

Tighten the mounting bolts to manufacturer's

specifications.

7.

Unplug and reconnect the input and output lines.

8.

Fill the reservoir.

9.

Start the vehicle to purge the system.

10.

Turn off the vehicle and check the fluid level in the
reservoir. Add fluid as necessary.

11.

Bleed the system if necessary using instructions on

the following page.

Filling & Air Bleeding the TRW System (TAS Gear)

Tools Required

Materials Required

Socket
Lbfin. Torque wrench

Hydraulic fluid

5 16"

! CAUTION

Make sure poppets are set cor

rectly before beginning this

procedure.
Run engine for 10
seconds, turn off
and fill reservoir

1.

Fill the reservoir nearly full. Do not steer. Start and

run the engine for 10 seconds, then shut it off.
Check and refill the reservoir. Repeat at least three
times, checking the reservoir each time.

Hydraulic fluid
Do not allow the fluid level to drop
significantly or run out of the
reservoir. This may induce air into the system.

! CAUTION

Run engine for 2

minutes, turn off
and fill reservoir

2.

Start the engine and let it idle for 2 minutes. Do not

steer. Shut off the engine and check the fluid level
in the reservoir. Refill as required.

3.

Start the engine again. Steer the vehicle from full

left to full right several times. Add fluid, as necessary, to the full line on the dip stick.

Hydraulic fluid

Steer vehicle

Automatic bleed systems should now be free from

trapped air. Manual bleed systems continue with step 4.

Auto Bleed Plug

Do Not Remove

Manual Bleed Screw

Allow air to bleed

out from bleed
screw
Lbfin. Torque
wrench
516" Socket

4.

With engine idling, steer from full left turn to full

right turn several times. Stop steering, with the
wheels pointed straight ahead, and loosen the
manual bleed screw about one turn. Allow air and
aerated fluid to "bleed out" until only clear fluid is
seen. Close the bleed screw, refill the reservoir if
required.
Repeat step 4 three to four times until all the air is
discharged. Torque manual bleed screw to 30 lbfin.

! CAUTION

Do not turn steering wheel with

bleed screw loosened.

Maintenance Tips
Never high-pressure wash or steam clean a power steering
pump while off the vehicle. Doing so could force contaminants
inside the pump and cause it to malfunction.

Always clean off around the reservoir filler cap before you
remove it. Prevent dirt or other foreign matter from
entering the hydraulic system.

Regularly check the fluid and the fluid level in the power
steering reservoir.

Investigate and correct any external leaks, no matter how

minor.

Encourage drivers to report any malfunctions or accidents

which could have damaged steering components.

Replace reservoir filters according to requirements.

Do not attempt to weld any broken steering component.

Replace the component with original equipment only.

Do not cold-straighten, hot straighten, or bend any steering

system component.

If you feel the vehicle is developing excessively high

hydraulic fluid temperatures, consult with your vehicle
manufacturer for recommendations.

Section 5

Glossary

Glossary ......................................................................... 39

Glossary

Glossary
Abnormal Wear

Erosion

Output Port

Any wear other than normal "polish

marks" made by the spinning motion
of the rotor and vanes. Abnormal
wear would include nicks, chips,
cracks and grooves.

Gradual wearing away or deteriorating.

Opening in the pump through which

fluid is forced to the steering gear.
(Pressure port).

Full Turn
Axle contacts axle stop

Limits maximum supply pressure

Burrs
Rough edges or ridges left on metal
by cutting or drilling.

Grooves
A long, narrow furrow cut in a
surface.

Corrosion
Gradual wearing away by rust or
chemical action.

Cracks

Relief Valve

Input Port
Opening in the pump through which
fluid is received from the reservoir.
(Suction port).

Subassembly
An assembled unit that fits into a
larger unit

Stripped Threads
Broken or damaged threads.

breaks or splits in the surface.

Manual Bleed Systems

Damaged Splines
Cracked, broken or chipped splines
on the input shaft.

Displacement
Volume of output fluid transferred
through the pump.

Drain Hole
Excess fluid from lubricating the seal
is diverted internally in the pump
housing back to the inlet of the
pumping element via the drain holes
located in the cover and housing.

Gears are mounted in such a way

that an air pocket could form in one
end of the steering gear. The bleed
screw is positioned so trapped air can
be forced out when loosened.

Nicks
Small cuts, indentations or chips on
the edge or surface.

OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration

Surface Imperfections
Blemish on a machined surface.

TRW Automotive
Commercial Steering Systems
800 Heath Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
Tel 765.423.5377
Fax 765.429.1868
www.trucksteering.com
TRW Inc. 2006

TRW1312

Rev. 3/06