Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
Drain the Power Steering fluid from the reservoir.
Remove the engine cover.
Remove the drive belt (A) from the pump pulley.
Cover the auto-tensioner, alternator, and A/C compressor with several shop towels to protect them from spilled power steering fluid. Disconnect the pump inlet hose (B) and pump outlet hose (C) from the pump (D), and plug them. Take care not to spill the fluid on the body or parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once. Do not turn the steering wheel with the pump removed.
Remove the pump mounting bolts (E).
Cover the opening of the pump with a piece of tape to prevent foreign material from entering the pump.
Connect the pump inlet hose and pump outlet hose onto the new pump with new O-ring (F).
Loosely install the pump in the pump bracket with the mounting bolts, then tighten the pump fittings securely.
Tighten the pump mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Install the drive belt (A). Note these items during belt installation:
Make sure that the belt is properly positioned on the pulleys (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.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has 24 valves.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has a V6 engine.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has a 5-speed automatic.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline is 17 ft. 2.9 in. (206.9 in.) long.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has a 22 degrees angle of departure.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has a 24.5 degrees angle of approach.
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline runs on regular unleaded.
The maximum payload of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline is 1549 lbs..
The 2006 Honda Ridgeline's turning circle is 42.6 ft..
The curb weight of the 2006 Honda Ridgeline is 4503 lbs..