So I’m in the process of fixing my power steering… My mechanic in laws said to replace the pump but every time I put fluid in there it works for a week or so and then the reservoir is empty so I was thinking maybe a leak.. My Question is Would I be better off replacing the whole pump or do I only need to do something else?
You need to locate the leak and repair it. Then fill it with fluid. The power steering is a closed system and should not loose fluid ever. Replace the pump if that is what is leaking.
Power Steering Pump, Replace
- Remove righthand front fender apron seal.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand front wheel.
- Remove clamp plates and holders, then the clamp from tube.
- Loosen drive belt adjustment bolt, then remove drive belt.
- Disconnect oil pressure switch connector.
- Remove power steering pump mounting bolts, then the pump with pressure tube attached.
- Remove oil pressure switch from union bolt.
- Remove union bolt and gasket.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque wheel lug nuts to 76 ft. lbs.
b. Torque power steering pump mounting bolts to 32 ft. lbs.
c. Torque power steering pump pressure tubes to 33 ft. lbs.