Power Steering Pump Removal
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vertigosrs
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Power Steering Pump Removal
Hey guys I have a 91 300 NA and I was wondering if anyone knew of a place to find a writeup on how to replace the power steering pump. This is the first time I've ever had one go out on a car and am looking to do the job myself and am looking for some pointers. Any info will be greatly appreciated. THanks
Re: Power Steering Pump Removal (vertigosrs)
the way to do it is remove the air inlet hose/ and remove the fan shroud. then just start undoing bolts on the pump. you have 1 center piviting and 2 mounting plus to hydraulic lines. then you have the tension bracket. it's easier to just pull that off with it.
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Milo (San Antonio)
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Re: Power Steering Pump Removal (Zak427)
Yup.
Honestly, not to hard but messy.
1) You need to pull the PS reservoir first and expect the mess to ensue. Be sure to have lots of rags on hand as it will get messy.
2) remove the hosing to the rear of the PS pump. Note - it is still filled with fluid as well. Rags needed yet again.
3) Loosen the tension up on the belt. Follow just the belt removal portion for the PS pump belt tensioning in this link if unfamiliar with process -> http://www.ttzd.com/tech/pulleytech.html
4) After removing belt to PS pump. You will notice a 14mm, I believe is the size, bolt behind the pulley. Through the pulley, stick the appropriate socket and loosen it as this is the hingle bolt and need to be removed as this will allow the assembly to be removed but only loosed for now. You'll see why in a second.
5) You will now notice that there is a large hydraulic eye bolt (I believe size 19mm or larger). This bolt is a little tough to get off without some torque. Hence why we still left the assembly bolted up. Removed this large hydraulic bolt and then remove the hinge bolt and prepare to remove the PS pump.
6) Now simply wiggle the unit back and forth till it comes off.
7) If you have to remove the bracket for whatever reason (maybe a TT->NA PS swap), you can do so by unbolting the 4 12mm bolts.
Reverse the order if putting new unit on. Tip - when putting the PS pump back onto the mounting bracket you can use a large screw driver as a guide to line up the mount hole.
Good luck.
Honestly, not to hard but messy.
1) You need to pull the PS reservoir first and expect the mess to ensue. Be sure to have lots of rags on hand as it will get messy.
2) remove the hosing to the rear of the PS pump. Note - it is still filled with fluid as well. Rags needed yet again.
3) Loosen the tension up on the belt. Follow just the belt removal portion for the PS pump belt tensioning in this link if unfamiliar with process -> http://www.ttzd.com/tech/pulleytech.html
4) After removing belt to PS pump. You will notice a 14mm, I believe is the size, bolt behind the pulley. Through the pulley, stick the appropriate socket and loosen it as this is the hingle bolt and need to be removed as this will allow the assembly to be removed but only loosed for now. You'll see why in a second.
5) You will now notice that there is a large hydraulic eye bolt (I believe size 19mm or larger). This bolt is a little tough to get off without some torque. Hence why we still left the assembly bolted up. Removed this large hydraulic bolt and then remove the hinge bolt and prepare to remove the PS pump.
6) Now simply wiggle the unit back and forth till it comes off.
7) If you have to remove the bracket for whatever reason (maybe a TT->NA PS swap), you can do so by unbolting the 4 12mm bolts.
Reverse the order if putting new unit on. Tip - when putting the PS pump back onto the mounting bracket you can use a large screw driver as a guide to line up the mount hole.
Good luck.