ThoR294

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This looks like it can be done from the top only. is this true? I want to make sure so that I can just do it in my friends garage without a lift, and not have to bring it to work. and is it easy? Ive never done power steering before.

The front main seal went on my pump. pissed ATF everywhere

the_merv

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There are 2 Bolts behind the Pulley, take the Belt off and un-bolt it. It comes out from the top, the Spark Plug Wires are a pain..

ThoR294

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cool beans. thanks ill try to manage with the plug wires.. haha ive done em before on my 94

the_merv

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Then you got to mess with the Lines around the Alternator Bracket..the Alternator has to come off, forgot about that..

ThoR294

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yeah i figured as much, thats easy tho

transamws6_97

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yeah i bought an entire kit w/ lines and a reservoir and pump n pulley and was dumb and disconnected all the lines... i've spent 4 hours alone on trying to get one line connected so my suggestion is leave the lines that are there in place if you even have new lines cuz it will save you mass time

ThoR294

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Will do. Im just ordering a pump

96silverram

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Why were the lines so difficult to get re-connected ? (just wondering)

transamws6_97

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bcs the way they are snaked through the engine bay its hard to get it lined back up w/ the power steering pump. idk maybe I'm just putting it in wrong but I've spent the entire day yesterday and all morning/afternoon today trying to get it on and I cant.

ThoR294

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I did my pump in under 2 hours. Only bitch part was getting the bottom (feed) line disconnected and connected. ****** old pump PISSED PS fluid EVERYWHERE! i had fun cleaning it up. res was dry when i disconnected old pump.

New pump is in, used a quart of PS \fluid... bled it, its great! yay for power steering. no more whining/crappy steering

transamws6_97

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nice to hear it woulda taken me 90 min if it wasnt for that stupid bottom hard line. it was a bitch

96silverram

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I'm reviving this from the dead. Does anyone have a link to removal and install of a power steering pump for a LT1? I'm trying to figure out how you can remove the pump without getting fluid all over the place. I also want to know the best method for purging all the old fluid out of the system and refilling with new synthetic PS fluid.

leadfoot4

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If nobody has mentioned it, the first thing to do is suck as much fluid out of the reservoir as you can. I bought one of those suction pumps used for changing oil on an inboard engined boat. It has a 6 quart capacity, and is really handy...You can draw out P/S fluid; draw out auto tranny fluid, so when you drop the pan to change the filter, you don't have a mess; draw brake fluid, when you want to flush the system, etc...

A crowsfoot socket makes loosening/tightening the nut on the hard line. IIRC, it's a 16 MM hex.

To purge the system, get the front wheels off the ground and suck as much old fluid out as you can, top it off, start the car and turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock 2-3 times, shut the car off, suck the fluid out, top it off with fresh fliud, start the car, turn the wheel, etc....

96silverram

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Thanks, I know about the turkey baster thing to pull fluid from the power steering reservoir. Also, thanks for the tip on the 16mm crow's foot for disconnecting the hard line. My biggest concern is trying to avoid a huge mess to clean.