How to Replace the Power Steering Pump in a Cobalt
As in all Chevys, the Cobalt's power steering pump is located on the driver side mounted to the firewall. The power steering pump is a metal pump with a fluid container attached to the top. If your power steering pump is damaged or not functioning properly, replace it immediately. If the power steering pump isn't working, you'll run the risk of damaging the car's power steering components.
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Instructions
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Open the hood and locate the power steering pump on the engine firewall. Place the plastic container under the pump. Loosen the nut connecting the hose on the bottom of the fluid container with the pliers. Let the power steering fluid drain out of the pump into the plastic container.
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Loosen the nut holding the belt in place on the side of the pump with the pliers. Pull the belt away from the pump.
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Pull the hose away from the bottom of the pump. Use the ratchet set to remove the two securing bolt that are holding the pump secure on the firewall.
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Pull the power steering pump away from the firewall and out of the engine compartment.
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Place the new power steering pump into the same place the old pump was in. Make sure the holes on the pump line up with the holes on the firewall. Replace the securing bolts to the pump and tighten with the ratchet set.
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Place the belt back onto the pump and tighten the securing nut that holds the belt in place, using the pliers. Pour new power steering fluid into the fluid container until the fluid reaches the full line. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right a few times.
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