1994 Nissan Maxima Power steering pump

1994 NISSAN MAXIMA
165,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LADYBUG49
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Do you have to remove the timing belt to replace the power steering pump?
Sep 15, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi ladybug49,

No. The power steering pump is external of the engine while the timing belt is inside the cover.

Replacement of the water pump would require the timing belt to be removed.
Sep 17, 2010 at 9:53 AM
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