Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Power Steering Pump Replacement




Power Steering Pump Replacement (LS3, LS7)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS3, LS7) Power Steering Pump Pulley ReplacementPower Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS9) Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement.

2. Remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LS3, LS7) Service and RepairPower Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LS9) Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LS3, LS7) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement.

4. Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (LS3, LS7) Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement.




5. Remove the power steering pump bolts (4) from the power steering pump (2).

6. Remove the following components from the power steering pump rear bracket (1):

* The power steering pump front bracket (3)

* The power steering pump (2)

Installation Procedure




1. Install the following components to the power steering pump rear bracket (1):

* The power steering pump (2)

* The power steering pump front bracket (3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the power steering pump bolts (4) to the power steering pump (2) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

3. Connect the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement (LS3, LS7) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement.

4. Connect the power steering pressure hose to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement (LS3, LS7) Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement.

5. Install the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LS3, LS7) Service and RepairPower Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement (LS9) Service and Repair.

6. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS3, LS7) Power Steering Pump Pulley ReplacementPower Steering Pump Pulley Replacement (LS9) Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement.

7. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding Service and Repair.