How to remove the power steering pump?

2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE
150,000 MILES • 4.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIANJAG2000
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Looking for instructions on power steering pump removal, bolt sizes, special tools, tips etc., etc.. There is almost zero space to work. Thank you very much.
Jan 31, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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STEVE W.
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That pump is a tight fit. First you need to remove the air cleaner housing, then the drive belt. Now unbolt the high-pressure hose from the pump.
Now you need to get under the car and remove the low-pressure hose to the Power Steering pump. With it off you unbolt the A/C compressor so you can move it aside, you don't need to disconnect the lines just unbolt it for access. Then remove the two lower Power Steering pump bolts. Now move back topside. Disconnect the A/C wiring harness for more room. Then unbolt the coolant tube and move it out of the way, now you can access the two upper Power Steering pump bolts. Remove those and you can remove the pump. Bolt sizes will vary with each application. A common metric set should handle the job though.
Jan 31, 2023 at 8:35 PM
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BRIANJAG2000
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Just finished the job, not fun but doable. Here is the key information for anyone about to tackle this job... Remove the (2) 8mm bolts holding the plastic coolant bracket that blocks the Pulley, then use a puller to remove PS pulley. after pulley the is removed you have full access and visibility to the high pressure line and 18mm nut securing it to the backside of the pump (doing this job without removing the pulley would require you to remove the high pressure line and pump as 1 piece but my line was in good condition) Loosen 18mm nut then loosen the (2) 10mm bolts on the top of the pump. Next, go under the car and remove all (4) 10mm bolts that mount the AC compressor to the engine, this will allow the compressor to drop just enough to gain across to the remaining (2) 10mm PS bolts... The lower right PS bolt also holds the mounting bracket for the high pressure line (you will not be able to wiggle or move the line until this bolt is removed) once the last (2)10mm PS bolts are removed you are able to pull the pump right out the top....you will need a long ratchet extension and wobble joint to get the 2 lower pump bolts, also- it's tempting to try this without lowering the AC compressor but you risk stripping the bolts due to not having a straight shot at them.. save yourself the headache and lower the AC compressor its easy to reinstall...do the same in reverse to install the new pump, if the new pump has a Pulley already on it you will want to remove it before install- the pulley will block your ability to screw in the 18mm line nub. I installed the pulley after my fitting was tightened and checked for leaks (don't forget your Teflon line gasket). I hope this helps someone in the future!
Feb 6, 2023 at 12:52 AM
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STEVE W.
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Thank you for the update and filling in the instructions. That is great info to add. Feel free to return anytime.
Feb 6, 2023 at 9:31 AM