Things You'll Need:
- 3/8-inch drive ratchet and socket set
- Wrench set
- Drain pan
- Flathead screwdriver
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Step 1
Loosen and remove the belt. Loosen the adjustment nut. To do this, place the appropriate-sized socket with your ratchet on the nut and turn it counterclockwise until it is loose. Once the nut is loose, push the power steering pump toward the center of the engine. Once the pump is moved, remove the belt with your hand and place it aside.
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Step 2
Remove the lines from the pump. Remove the hose clamp from the upper line on the back side of the pump. To do this, place a flathead screwdriver in the clamp and turn it counterclockwise until it loosens. Once the clamp is loose, remove the top line by pulling it off with your hand. At this point, place your drain pan under the pump; doing this will catch any power steering fluid that leaks from the bottom line. To remove the bottom line, place the appropriate-sized wrench on the fitting and turn it counterclockwise until it comes off.
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Step 3
Remove the pump. Use the appropriate-sized socket with your ratchet to remove the remaining bolts on the pump. To do this, turn them counterclockwise with your ratchet until they come out of the holes. Once this is done, pull the pump out from the engine with your hands.
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Step 4
Install the new pump. Put the new pump in place and place the bolts in the holes. Use your appropriate-sized socket with your ratchet to tighten the bolts. To do this, turn the bolts clockwise until they are tight. Once the bolts are tight, replace the lower line. To do this, place the fitting in place and turn it clockwise with your appropriate-sized wrench until it is tight. Once the bottom line is on, replace the top line. To do this, push the top line back on the pump and tighten the clamp using your flathead screwdriver. To do this, turn the clamp screw clockwise until it is tight. Once this is done, replace the belt with your hand and pull the pump away from the engine; doing this will tighten the belt. Once the belt is tight, tighten the tensioner nut using your appropriate-sized socket and ratchet. To do this, turn the nut clockwise until it is tight.
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Step 5
Fill and test. Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise and pull it off. Once this is done, fill your reservoir with power steering fluid. Then replace the cap by pushing it in place and turning clockwise. Start the vehicle and check for any leaks. Get in the vehicle while it is running and turn the steering wheel all the way one way, then the other. Check the power steering fluid level again. At this point, you may have to add power steering fluid again due to it flowing through the system.
