On the back of the pump you will find four Allen bolts as seen in the picture After pulling the back cover off you will see this: There might also be a beat up gasket that looks like it was made from yellow Playdough and Seran wrap. I tried removing the shaft once and all I did was break one of the pulley mounting ears off. I personally don't know if any of the stop leak type stuff is worth it. Position pulley to pump, coat threads of bolts with Loctite 242. One of the D2 issues other than head gaskets and front drive shafts that can cost you if you don't look after them. I wouldn't bother resealing it if it were leaking out the front. Sad part buying used is how much time you'll have before it also fails? Return after a short initial rest drive, check for leaks and make sure everything is working correctly.
I really liked the fact that I was able to use the provided video to help me install the power steering pump on my own. The ones I've seen have just caused a noisy belt. We appreciate your business - buy with confidence! Keep the hoses connected at all times. Once you have it out you can put the new one in. Getting you what you need, efficiently and effectively - it's what we do. Start engine and run to normal operating temperature. Remove 5 bolts securing front mounting plate.
. A good while after last call the fluid stumbles out of the Power Steering box and into the low pressure line. If your pump is leaking from where the front meets the rear housing you can throw those two seals away and continue reading. If you pull the rotor, rollers and cam ring out you will see where the gasket with three holes goes. Clean you pump off a bit. So browse around our great selection of car parts and let's help with that auto repair or car upgrade! Connect reservoir hose to steering pump.
My son and I did it in a few hours. I'm working on another spare set of valve covers now. Reminds me of Mercedes these days trying to sell vehicles off their reputation and quality of their 50's to 60's era vehicles. I would rather rebuild my items knowing how they were treated over the years. But then again 10 ft lbs might be just right. Without it your pump won't work. You have to slide the pump and the bracket forward away from the engine to remove it.
Position steering pump and engine lifting plate, fit bolts. Otherwise drive it around and eventually it will loosen up and become easier to turn. For now, a quick walk through: Sooner or later you have to take the pump off of the engine. Now that we know how it works and where the fluid goes lets talk about how to reseal this thing. Inside the box the fluid gets moved around to different areas, lights flash, magic happens, and music plays. Drives like a dream and the 3 piece ensemble of whirring, grinding and leaking are G O N E! Sometimes I put the old ones back on when I'm done, and keep the new parts as spares. A good while after last call the fluid stumbles out of the Power Steering box and into the low pressure line.
Disconnect high pressure pipe from steering pump. I replaced the box, as well. Secure ht lead in clip. By now many miles on the box it has worn in becoming a little loose especially if vehicle has been off road with oversize tyres beating up the steering box. Restrain steering pump pulley, loosen but do not remove 3 bolts securing pulley.
The input shaft seal a design failure from the start. The reason for this is that as the pump ages, things wear out. If your pump is leaking from the front seal you probably should have just bought a new pump. Most of the time was spent figuring out how to organize the parts we were removing and the rest was spent dealing with persnickety rusted bolts. Front bearing is a 6303. It doesn't need anything to help it seal. I am an expert in power steering systems, I received a B.
I question the honesty and mechanical ability of your mechanic. It doesn't need anything to help it seal. That's all, if you have any questions please refer to your workshop manual. First you need to get the reseal kit. The is a common replacement item, and it is recommended that the hoses related to this installation be replaced too. You may have to before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Resulting in more leaks and noise.
They might allow local pickup if you live close by but it's really just easier to take advantage of their free shipping. To tight and it could squish the gasket and cause another leak. We simply don't list part 's that we can buy - we stock them. Remove 3 bolts securing steering pump pulley, remove pulley. The reseal kit should look like this: It comes with a gasket for the rear cover, a gasket with three holes in it, a couple o-rings and two seals. Now is starting to leak fluid again.