Changing a power steering pump

Hello,

You must remove the serpentine belt to start and disconnect the battery. Here is a guide and a video to help you get the job done:

https://youtu.be/MtHG4y_rdMI

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

Check out the diagrams (below).

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers

I have the power steering pump and was wondering if i need any special tools to get the pulley off or if i can do the change of a new power steering pump with general tools? I was just wondering if there was any specific tools that i needed to get before i started to tear it apart?

Yes, you need a pulley remover and installer. See if auto parts rent it.

brother changing to new pump, making bad wining noise and is hard to turn, brother would like instructions on changing it, would also like to know if he will need any hoses that may not be included with new part? has done many repairs to cars before but not to a newer car only 1980 and older any help would be helpful.

Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation Notes Water Pump Replacement (RPO's LZE/LZ4/LZ9) Removal Procedure

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ9 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ9, 9C1, 9C3 GE 4771 Fill). Loosen the water pump pulley bolts. Remove the drive belt. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and pulley.

Remove the water pump bolts. Remove the water pump and gasket. Clean the water pump mating surfaces. Installation Procedure

Position a NEW water pump gasket and the water pump to the engine front cover. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice. Install the water pump bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) .

Install the water pump pulley and bolts. Install the drive belt. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) . Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ9 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ9, 9C1, 9C3 GE 4771 Fill). Inspect for leaks.

Six cylinder two wheel drive automatic 69,000 miles.

I have remove belt and the three bolts and lines. Pump is loose but will not come out. Do I have to take more off the motor?

It looks like in either V6 configuration, it calls for pump pulley removal as one of the initial steps in removal. It does not say why, and the illustration is not detailed enough to show any reason. Removal of the pulley requires a special tool, a power steering pump pulley removal tool. It may be available at a rental store, or a parts store that rents tools. I would imagine it is a fairly common tool requested.

There is no room to put a puller.

What type of puller are you using? a power steering pulley puller is not very large.

Thanks for your help last night. I got it replaced but need belt diagram. can you help?

I have two illustrations, they are for the two V6 options. It looks like the belt routing is the same in both, I believe the illustration only differs with the engine picture. The first is the 3.5, and the 3.9 is the following.

I just replaced power steering pump on my 2006 Impala. It is still making the whining noise and foaming in reservoir. I jacked up the car and moved steering wheel side to side hoping to rid air out of the system. after considerable amount of time it has not changed anything and i am afraid of damaging the new pump. Any suggestions? PS. It is making the same noise it was before replacing the pump.

It sounds like you have a defective pump that is pulling in air which makes the fluid have air in it and the noise will never go away until you redo the pump. May I suggest an AC Delco pump.

Here is a guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

and you should flush the system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

Here are some diagrams that shows how it will be on your car (below).

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Trying to remove power steering pump, buy it will not pull out. what is it getting caught on?

jack wheels off ground put jack stands beneath vehicle. start car and turn one way until end and hold for thirty seconds. turn other way and repeat. do this five times make sure of no leaks anywhere. then see what you have.

I need to replace/repair the power steering fluid reservoir after an incident involving the serpentine belt and disintegration of the idler pulley. There is a pen tip sized hole in the reservoir where fluid is leaking out. How do I, or CAN I, remove the power steering fluid reservoir?

Hello,

Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps of changing the power steering pump with diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

I have a 3.4L impala, runs great except I replaced power steering pump 2 months ago, started noticing pump starting to whine again last month, started having to add fluid daily. Now when I put fluid in it doesn't even help, and its so hard to steer. Also my temperature gauge doesn't move, its not over heating, coolant is fine and I still have good heat! I am a poor single mom, college student and every time I bring it to a shop for a "solution" I walk out with a $500+ repair bill. I know this can be done cheaper, but would like an idea of WTH is wrong with it! Thank You

Oh I do not know where fluid is leaking..or rather pouring out of in my power steering area.

if it's leaking it's either a loose line or you have a bad steering gear or you have a line that is broken going to steering gear. you should see oil under your car when you park.

Power steering problems. Changed the pump and line still hard to steer.leaking fluid

Can you provide a hint of where the fluid is leaking from? The rack and pinion assemblies cause more steering problems than the pumps.

whats the easyest way to change a power steering pump

How do you remove a power steering pump from a 2000 Impala? Mine is leaking and I can't figure out where it is leaking from. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

remove the belt, remove the two hoses from the pump, remove the bolts that hold the pump to the engine, remove the pump.

where is power pump located

If i can get the 8th digit of your vin i can get you that info.

If its the same as my 2003, it is well hidden. Look below the alternator near the firewall. Its a "feel for it" thing if you can wriggle your hands down there.

Hey SANDERSMKRL,

The pump is located on top under the fluid reservoir. First remove the serpentine belt and then the mounting bolts here are a couple of guides and a diagram that will help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Shakes or Wobbles problem
2005 Chevy Impala 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

where is a power steering pump located, so you can check the fluid levels.

power steering fluid is located in PS reservoir under hood

Passenger side of engine - upper left side underneath the alternator...next to the belt
you have to have long arms and small hands to reach it. Strong fingers are a plus for opening the black lid.
It helps if you remove coolant resv. first, just two small nuts.