Power Steering Pump Service

Power Steering Pump Service Points : Power Steering Pump Service When you test and indicate a bad power steering pump, the pump must be removed for repair or replacement. Most of the shops simply replace a bad power steering pump with a new or factory rebuilt unit. A few shops disassemble and rebuild the pump. Before attempting to rebuild on power steering pump. Check in a service manual and with the parts department to make sure a rebuild kit is available for the particular unit. Illustrates the internal parts of a typical power steering pump. During a re-build, clean and re-inspect all of these parts. Particularly check and if possible, replace the pump vanes, thus plate and pump ring. Replace all rings gaskets seals and any ether parts showing signs of wear and damage. Lubricate the parts before assembly with system fluid.