ps pump r&r
It's not too difficult.
-remove belt
-unbolt the power steering pump from the acc bracket. You should be able to access the two mounting bolts through the holes in the pulley.
-once the pump is unbolted, it should give you some wiggle room to undo the power steering pressure line. You will need to use a open end wrench (16mm I believe). *If you don't have enough wiggle room to access the pressure line fitting, undo the pressure line from the power steering rack, that will allow your pump to move a little more.
-undo the clamp that holds the reservoir hose to the pump. Now the pump should be free.
-use a power steering pulley puller tool (you can borrow one from Autozone) to separate the pulley from the pump.
-use the installation tool (should come in the same box with the power steering pump puller tool) or use the little bolt and nut thingie that comes with the new ps pump to seat the pulley on the new pump.
-put the pump in place, connect the pressure line and the reservoir line.
-bolt the pump to the acc bracket.
-check the reservoir level.
-reinstall the serpentine belt.
-start her up and take her for a drive. Turn the wheel vigorously and move it through its full range of motion. The steering should be much smoother than before.
-check the fluid level after it cools down. You should be good after that.
-remove belt
-unbolt the power steering pump from the acc bracket. You should be able to access the two mounting bolts through the holes in the pulley.
-once the pump is unbolted, it should give you some wiggle room to undo the power steering pressure line. You will need to use a open end wrench (16mm I believe). *If you don't have enough wiggle room to access the pressure line fitting, undo the pressure line from the power steering rack, that will allow your pump to move a little more.
-undo the clamp that holds the reservoir hose to the pump. Now the pump should be free.
-use a power steering pulley puller tool (you can borrow one from Autozone) to separate the pulley from the pump.
-use the installation tool (should come in the same box with the power steering pump puller tool) or use the little bolt and nut thingie that comes with the new ps pump to seat the pulley on the new pump.
-put the pump in place, connect the pressure line and the reservoir line.
-bolt the pump to the acc bracket.
-check the reservoir level.
-reinstall the serpentine belt.
-start her up and take her for a drive. Turn the wheel vigorously and move it through its full range of motion. The steering should be much smoother than before.
-check the fluid level after it cools down. You should be good after that.
Last edited by ss.slp.ls1; Apr 30, 2009 at 06:24 PM.
