tbarks53

98 ls1 m6 z28, power steering leaks bad. Have to completely refill to reservoir every morning, now when I rev it up the power steering squeals, is my pump going out?

usafws6

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Probably a good idea tochange it

tbarks53

How hard is it to change it

Bulldogwinters

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I'd definitely say change it, but idk how difficult it'll be to do

tbarks53

Can anyone hook me up with some info on how hard it would be to change it, and how to?

sjsingle1

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is it leaking at the rack? or a bad hose?

Kooljames20

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Its not that hard at all to replace it i had to replace mine 5 times. Do not buy the pump from advanced auto, i got 5 bad pumps in till i got a good one.

1. You will need to rent a power steering pulley puller from your local auto parts store (usually free).
2. Pull the pulley off the pump.
3. Take the lines off one you have to use a wrench not sure what size off the top of my head and the other house just use pliers to pull the clamp down and pull the house off.
4. Next you can take out the 3 bolts holding the pump to the head they are 13mm
5. Now the pump should be able to come out of the car so you can take off the bracket with the 1 13mm bolt holding it on the pump.
6. Next you have to take the reservoir off there are two clip like deals one the side i used a flat head screw driver to get them off they are a pita.
7. Now you are ready for the new pump just do everything in reverse order.
Hope that helps you it takes me about a hour.

tbarks53

Thanks, and it looks like a hose leak

wssix99

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You should also check your coolant first to make sure your power steerng cooler isn't leaking. Hose leaks are generally not fast - coolers are.

KrisXpc

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I think the coolers only came on SS's and WS6's

Your leaking is most likely from the the high pressure line. Its not uncommon to develop a pin hole that only leaks when you turn your steering wheel.


You need to stop adding fluid and replace the problem because your pump may still be fine..

I like to use the Lucas power steering fluid, its nice and thick and will quite down a noisy power steering pump.

It's not hard to fix this kind of stuff. You're much better off going out and looking at what needs to be changed and figuring out everything than browsing around asking questions dreading trying to just get into it.

You will need a jack and jackstands to get under the car to loosen the leaking line from the K member. Do not remove the pump and pulley unless you need to replace the entire unit. If i remember correctly there is some clearance issues with getting the high pressure line off but you can figure it out.. i promise..

If you do end up removing the pulley you will need to press it back on. Hammering the pulley back on will cause it to explode stranding you on the side of the road.. (I know..)

wssix99

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That was originally in '98. Sometime in '99, they started putting them in all V8's.