Can power steering pumps be refurbished?
The power-steering pump is the main element of the power-assisted steering system. It allows you to apply less power when turning the wheels. Driven by a belt, the pump pumps the power-steering fluid into the steering rack. Most pumps can be reconditioned.
How long does it take to rebuild a power steering pump?
On leaking a little fluid each day, it might be the power steering pump (should take 1 hour to replace, no more than 2 hours), but it could also be the power steering rack (2+ hours to replace), or it could be either the pressure hose or the return hose (1 hour to replace both).
What kind of bolt for power steering pump?
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt (32 42 7 556 159) by Genuine®. Quantity: 1 per Pack. If your steering parts are in need of repair, don’t compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, off-brand replacement parts… Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt (W0133-1915275-OES) by Genuine®.
How do you rebuild a power steering pump?
Now we turn to the other half of the casing, remove the little circular pin and put to one side. Turn the housing upside down into the palm of your hand so the casing exterior is uppermost, then using the soft faced mallet, hit the top of the casing smartly so that the internals drop into your hand.
Where are the O rings on a power steering pump?
Also note the blue O ring seal, fit the new one from the kit, this is the seal where the pump fits to the pump housing on the engine. In the kit there are 2 large black O rings, 1 is slightly larger than the other. This is the one you need to replace the O ring where the 2 halves of the casing meet.
How big is the power steering pump reservoir?
POWER STEERING PUMP DIMENSION LATE MODEL PUMP RESERVOIR 1- 13/16“ center of pulley to face of pump 1987- 91 Chevy PU 2WD 8 cylinder (350) 5.7 Liter press-fit pulley metric O-ring fitting *G.M. Saginaw pump pressure 1000-1200 p.s.i., Mustang – Pinto Rack & Pinion 820-870 p.s.i.