The power steering pump on my 2001 Grand Prix is beginning to make noise. I think it has a bearing going bad. The pump is in the back of the motor, down low. Anyone changed one of these? Any tips or hints? Thanks, Terry
Terry, I sure was hoping you would get a response. My 98 Grand Prix has a leaking power steering pump and I sure would like to know what's involved in changing one.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Power Steering Pump Replacement 3.8L
Removal Procedure Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement . Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement . Remove the electrical connector (4) from the power steering pump (1). Remove the power steering mounting bolts from the power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle . Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement .
Installation Procedure
Install the power steering pump reservoir to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle . Install the power steering pump pulley to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pulley Replacement . Position the power steering pump to the engine. Install the power steering pump mounting bolts. Tighten Tighten the mounting bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb ft). Install the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement . Install the power steering return hose to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement . Install the electrical connector (1) to the power steering pump (4). Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L. Fill the power steering system with fluid. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid . Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System . Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Leaks .
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