J_Nordstrom

Anyone ever have to replace theirs? How difficult is it? Also need a new pressure line hose and really don't want to pay $500 to take it somewhere. Will be on a 01 Trans am.

conan

iTrader: (5)

Not that hard of a job. Getting it off the head takes a little patience, but the rest is easy.

FirstYrLS1Z

iTrader: (4)

gotta pull the pulley off to get at the pumps' mounting bolts. removing the pulley requires a special puller. tube nuts going into rack are 18mm.

Bengi09

I did mine a couple months back at my work(in a car audio shop) and it was pretty easy, I went ahead with a new pulley as well since mine was cracked. If you have to do this I suggest a pulley with holes cut so you can access the bolts without getting a puller every time.


I also bought a new dedicated cooler since I didn't like that the one I had went in line with the radiator. Took about 1 hour to do everything without a lift. Only spent around 200 for the new pump and pulley as well (ws6store) pretty simple and should save a good amount if money

J_Nordstrom

Anyone willing to give steps? Do you have to get in from under? Is there a way to tell if you need a new reservoir before taking it off? Ive only done spark plugs and changed the alternator so this is something new for me.

02ls1gun

Unless your resv. is cracked and leaking I dont see any reason to replace it.
1. Drain out all fluid
2. remove belt
2. remove pulley with puller you can rent from auto parts store
3. disconnect lines
4. undo the 2 mounting bolts
5. installation is reverse just dont forget to fill her back up
it may help to get a haynes book

J_Nordstrom

Thank you!

demonspeed

iTrader: (7)

Are you sure you need a new pump and not just the new pressure hose? Just be sure to consider removing the factory PS cooler while you're messing with the steering system.

NWLS1

Make sure to bleed the system as well. It's easier to pull a vacuum on the system rather than just turning the steering wheel lock to lock.

J_Nordstrom

Ended up getting it fixed! Thanks guys! Since I've had this car I haven't had power steering and oh how I've missed it!

armkneez8

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I need to replace my broken PS too and the alternator since its full of PS fluid sludge. Good Advice fellas. Thanks

armkneez8

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I need advice on the PS Pulley. I know of the Turn One Pulley($85). Any other not so expensive alternatives(Pulley with holes)?Thanks