How to Remove the Power Steering Pump From a Chevy Lumina

The process of removing the power steering pump from a Chevy Lumina breaks down into several steps. The model year and engine type may vary, but the process is the same. Follow all instructions carefully and make sure the car is not running when removing the power steering pump.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ratchet Wrench Drip pan

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before you begin.

2. Remove the serpentine drive belt.

3. Place a container or drip pan of some sort under the power steering pump to collect any fluid that may leak out while in the process of removing the pump. After this is in place, disconnect the pressure pipe from the power steering pump.

4. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the return hose from the reservoir.

5. Remove the bolts that keep the unit mounted onto the car. It's a tight squeeze, but you can access them through holes in the pulley. The last bolt is in the back of the power steering pump. Once this has been taken out, remove the power steering pump.

Tips & Warnings

• If installing a new power steering pump, use the existing pulley on the new pump.

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on 3/31/2009 I have a 1992 chevy lumina that is leaking power steering I don't know where its leaking how do I find out? Because when I put it in it just comes right back out and I don't know from where. When its in I can turn then the steering while fine but when its out of power steering it hard to turn. I put power steering at least 3 times a day.Can anyone help me? Thank you for your assistance