Tuesday, March 18, 2014
How do I Remove 1992 Ciera Power Steering Pump
Did your 1992 Ciera just transform itself from a power steering-equipped land yacht to a battleship with manual steering? Time to remove the power steering pump and get a new one. Most backyard mechanics will have an easy time with this repair. Dont be shy about taking the alternator out first if you have big hands that struggle in small places. The more room you have to work, the easier this job will be.
Instructions
Preparation
- 1
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery with a socket wrench.
2Pull the hoses off the steering pump. Tape the openings on the hoses and pump shut with tape to prevent dirt or other contaminants from getting into the power steering fluid. Put the hoses in a position where they are as high as possible to prevent fluid draining out.
3Loosen the alternator adjustment bolt with the socket wrench to create slack in the drive belt. Remove the belt by hand. This repair is much easier if you completely remove the alternator at this stage to create more room around the power steering pump.
4On 4-cylinder engines, remove the radiator hose clamp bolt just in front of the steering pump using a socket wrench. Remove the right engine splash shield after undoing the clips and screws that hold it in place.
On 6-cylinder models, you must remove the alternator before proceeding. Remove the upper alternator bracket and alternator pivot bolt with the socket wrench to remove the alternator.
Pump Removal
- 5
Loosen and remove the power steering pump retaining bolts with the socket wrench.
6Loosen and remove any braces on the power steering pump with the socket wrench. Remove the power steering pump.
7Remove the pump pulley from the pump. Keep the pulley to attach to the power steering pump you plan to install. At this stage you can choose to rebuild your existing pump or buy a new one.
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