Power steering pump replacement

Going to replace my power steering pump tomorrow. I've already read bnaylors write up in the maintenance section. Just wondering if anyone has extra tips or tricks that might help.

Thanks all
Jeff

Jack up passenger right side and place a jackstand under. Remove the right front wheel. Gives more clearance for removing the hoses.

I've already read bnaylors write up in the maintenance section. Just wondering if anyone has extra tips or tricks that might help.
Jeff

Obviously not everyone has so here is the link to it to reference to:

Power Steering Pump Removal Procedure (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=652596)

Obviously not everyone has so here is the link to it to reference to:

Power Steering Pump Removal Procedure (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=652596)

i like mods advice and he is correct...

I just recently did this job and would have written it up exactly the same way as Bob's proceedure.

Obviously not everyone has so here is the link to it to reference

Oops, sorry Bob :rolleyes:

Guess I should read next time.

New pump in. Went exactly like the write up. The only thing I would do different next time is remove the lines BEFORE removing mounting bolts. I think I still got some air in system though, has a little tiny bit of noise and some bubbles if I remove dipstick at idle. Thanks again for the tutorial.

Jeff

You should be able to bleed the air out by turninig the wheels far left, far right, over and over again with the cap on.

What was wrong with the first pump that was in the car?

It was very noisy and VERY hard to turn. When you would force the wheel to turn you could smell burning p/s fluid. It was also shooting fluid out, not really dripping but getting flung all over the engine. I figure the seal around the input shaft must have blown out. I won an auction on ebay for 17 bucks including shipping for a brand new oem gm pump so I figured what the hell. It was the right pump and now all is well. Thanks again AF you guys rock.

Jeff