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I bought a used power steering gearbox and pump, but it didn't have hoses. I bought new hoses but not sure what holes on the gearbox i should use. please help
I bought a used power steering gearbox and pump for my 1982 cj7. The hoses are not conected i bought new hoses but not sure what holes the hoses should go in. I don't want to mix them up. can anyone help me?
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OK you know the problem but is it something as simple as replacing the Power steering hose or as complicated as also needing a new power steering pump also? Look at where its leaking to determine what needs replacing. Remember it just takes a little time to determine where its leaking. If you find that its not the hose leaking but its the power steering pump then follow these easy steps and save $100s doing it yourself:
1 Remove the negative battery cable with a wrench and place it aside. Remove the upper strut housing tie bar if necessary for access. Remove the power steering serpentine drive belt and electrical plug on the TFE off as applicable. Remove the lower bolt from the mounting bracket using a socket and ratchet if necessary for access. Take off the inlet and outlet hoses from the power steering pump. Remove the reservoir hose only on the supercharged engine. You will need a flat-head screwdriver for this task.
2 Place the power steering pump pulley so the bolts can be accessed through the hole in it. Remove the mounting bolts, using a socket and ratchet, through the hole in the pulley. Take the power-steering assembly out from the bracket. If necessary transfer the pulley to the new pump with a pulley puller.
3 Replace the power steering pulley assembly before you install the pump using the pulley-install tool from your kit. Start the power steering inlet hose connection to the pump by hand. Replace the power steering pump assembly to the engine. Replace the lower bolt first, making sure the hose and heater pipe have enough clearance so they do not touch. If the two rub together they will make noise after the installation is finished. Replace the outlet hose to the pump, directing the hose under the engine harness and the heater hose. If the engine is supercharged it will be necessary to connect the hose from the reservoir.
4 Torque the power steering gear inlet hose to 20 foot-pounds and the hose clamp at the pump to 15 inch-pounds. Torque the pump mounting bolts to 20 foot-pounds. If equipped with a TFE pump, attach the connection. Replace the power steering drive belt or serpentine belt if you removed either. Replace the upper strut tie bar and torque the nuts to 18 foot-pounds. Replace the negative battery cable and fill the power steering reservoir with fluid. Bleed the steering system by starting the engine and turning the steering wheel right and left until all the air is out.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f80cb3bdbFollow your power steering hoses to your steering and disconnect and use a container to catch fluid,you can also loosen hoses at pump and put towel over hole and blow out line to get all fluid out,make sure when you blow , the other end is secure and fluid doesn't go every where,good to have another person helping.Here's a link on how to bleed.
first you need to remove power steering pump drive belt and fluid using a large syringe or siphon pump.then you need place drain pan under vechicle where power steering pump located,remove power steering return line and remove power steering pressure hose using a flare nut wrench,make sure drain pan catch power steering fluid. once you have the power steering pump return hose and pressure hose remove,then remove power steering pump mounting bolts then remove power steering pump.take old power steering pump and new power steering pump to machine shop or garage so they can transfer drive pulley from old power steering pump to the new pump,once you have new power steering pump ready to install be sure to buy new pressure hose o ring if equipped, you need to bleed power steering system once you have new pump in place with every thing back in place cant give you bleeding procedure you did not tell me vechicle type you working on.
YOU FIRST YOU NEED TO REMOVE COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR. YOU NEED TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT.NOW PLACE DRAIN PAN UNDER CAR IN LINE WITH POWER STEERING PUMP.NOW SIPHON OUT MUCH POWER STEERING FLUID OUT RESERVOIR USING A SIPHON.ONCE FLUID REMOVE OUT POWER STEERING PUMP.USE A DEEP 3/8 SOCKET ABOUT 13M OR 14 M YOU NEED A SHORT EXTENSION AND A 3/8 RATCHET WRENCH.TO REMOVE POWER STEERING PUMP.TO LOOSEN BOLTS, TAKE DEEP SOCKET IN PULLEY HOLES . LOOK THROUGH POWER STEERING PULLEY HOLES ALIGN DEEP SOCKET THROUGH THE PULLEY HOLES TO THE PUMP BOLTS. LOOSEN ALL THREE BOLTS. YOU HAVE TO TURN PULLEY THREE TIMES TO REMOVE ALL THE POWER STEERING PUMP BOLTS.ONCE POWER STEERING PUMP BOLTS REMOVED.TAKE OLD POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE MACHINE SHOP.THEY WILL HAVE TO REMOVE PULLEY OFF OLD PUMP AND TRANSFER DRIVE PULLEY TO NEW POWER STEERING PUMP.NOW WHEN YOU INSTALL NEW POWER STEERING PUMP.MAKE SURE TO BUY A NEW O RING FOR THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO POWER STEERING PUMP. WHEN ALL DONE BLEED POWER STEERING PUMP. WITH THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND THE IGNITION KEY OFF, CHECK THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL AND IF LOW ADD FLUID UNTIL IT REACHES THE COLD MARK ON THE DIP STICK.SAFELY RAISE FRONT WHEEL OFF GROUND BY SUPPORTING FRONT OF THE CAR USING JACK STANDS, MAKE SURE CAR SITTING ON SOLID LEVEL GROUND. START THE ENGINE AND ALLOW IT TO RUN AT FAST IDLE.RECHECK THE FLUID LEVEL AND ADD MORE IF NECESSARY TO REACH THE COLD MARK ON THE DIP STICK.BLEED THE SYSTEM BY TURNING THE WHEELS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT HITTING A STOPS.THIS WILL WORK THE AIR OUT OF THE SYSTEM. DONT ALLOW THE RESERVOIR TO RUN OUT OF FLUID. WHEN AIR IS WORKED OUT OF THE SYSTEM.RETURN THE WHEELS TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION, AND LEAVE THE ENGINE RUNNING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. RECHECK THE FLUID LEVEL.ROAD TEST THE VECHICLE TO BE SURE THE STEERING SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY WITH NO NOISE.RECHECK THE FLUID LEVEL TO BE SURE ITS UP TO THE HOT MARK ON THE DIP STICK WHILE THE ENGINE IS AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE ADD FLUID IF NECESSARY.
disconnect the return pipe to the reservoir,and put it into container to catch the oil.block off the hole in the reservoir[where the hose would have gone].fill reservoir with new ATF oil.jack front of vehicle up,turn the steering back and forth.that will purge any old oil into the container.briefly start motor,that will push new oil thru the system,and clean out pump.then reconnect return hose,refill reservoir,and start motor,turning the steering back and forth,making sure reservoir is always full.when the oil stops going down,put vehicle back on ground,and check power steer operations
Chrysler Cirrus/Stratus/Sebring/Avenger/Breeze
1995-1998
Power Steering Pump - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Cirrus,
Stratus, Sebring Convertible and Breeze (see Figures 1, 2, 3
and 4)
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the left strut tower.
The ground cable is equipped with an insulator grommet, which should be
placed on the stud to prevent the negative battery cable from
accidentally grounding.
Siphon as much power steering fluid out of the reservoir as
possible.
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
Remove the splash shield from the right front wheel well.
Fig. 1: Power steering pressure hose attachment to the
pump-with Variable-Assist steering
Fig. 2: Power steering pressure hose attachment to the
pump-without Variable-Assist steering
Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the pump.
Remove the hose connection on the power steering pump.
Fig. 3: Typical power steering pump front bracket attachment
Remove the power steering adjusting bolt.
Remove the power steering pump rear attaching bolt.
If so equipped, remove the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) hydraulic
control unit heat shield.
Remove the wheel speed sensor retainer bracket from the right
inner fender.
Remove the wheel speed sensor sealing grommet from the right inner
fender.
Disconnect the speed sensor wiring.
Push the wiring through the hole in the inner fender.
If not equipped with anti-lock brakes, the hole will just have a
sealing plug.
Remove the bolt attaching the power steering front bracket to the
mounting bracket. Access to the bolt is gained through the hole for the
speed sensor wiring.
Remove the power steering pump drive belt.
Remove the power steering pump and the front bracket as an
assembly.
To install:
Install the power steering pump and bracket.
Reinstall the bolt at the adjusting slot, but do not tighten.
Reinstall the bolt mounting the power steering pump to the rear
mounting bracket, but do not tighten.
Reinstall the power steering pump top bolt, but do not tighten.
Reconnect the power steering hoses.
Fig. 4: Install a new O-ring gasket on the hose fitting Use a new O-ring when reinstalling the power steering pressure hose.
Reinstall the drive belt.
Adjust the drive belt and tighten the power steering pump bolts to
40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
Reinstall the splash shield.
Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly.
Lower the vehicle.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Refill the reservoir and bleed the power steering
system.
Sebring Coupe and Avenger
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove (drain, suction pump, etc.) as much power steering fluid as
possible.
Disconnect the return fluid line. Remove the reservoir cap and
allow the return line to drain the fluid from the reservoir. If the
fluid is contaminated, disconnect the ignition high tension cable and
crank the engine several times to drain the fluid from the gearbox.
Cover any components located underneath the power steering pump with a
shop towel to protect them from damage due to power steering fluid
spillage. For example, the A/C compressor or alternator, depending on
vehicle and engine, is below the power steering pump, so cover the A/C
compressor or alternator with a shop towel before removing any hoses.
Loosen (but do not remove) the power steering pump mounting bolts
and remove the drive belt.
Remove the pressure switch connector from the side of the pump.
Disconnect the pressure line.
Unbolt and remove the pump from the mounting bracket.
To install:
Clean all parts well. Inspect the pump pulley for cracks. Check
the hoses carefully for cracks or signs of weakness.
Install the pump, wrap the belt around the pulley and lightly
tighten the mounting bolts.
Replace the O-rings and connect the pressure line. Connect the
pressure line so the notch in the fitting aligns and contacts the pump's
guide bracket. Tighten the fitting to 13 ft. lbs. (18 Nm).
Connect the return line and secure with the clamp.
Fasten the pressure switch connector.
Adjust the power steering belt for proper tension and tighten the
adjusting bolts.
Use only MOPAR ATF PLUS automatic transmission fluid type 7176, ATF+3
automatic transmission fluid, or equivalent, in the power steering
system of Sebring coupe and Avenger models.
Refill the reservoir and bleed the power steering
system.
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Hi, no need to raise the engine. you can use these steps to replace your pump.
To replace the power steering pump, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the power steering return hose from the remote reservoir or pump. Allow the fluid to drain from this hose into a drain pan. Discard the used fluid. 2. Loosen the bracket or belt tension adjusting bolt, and the pump mounting bolt. 3. Loosen the belt tension until the belt can be removed. On some cars, it is necessary to lift the vehicle on a hoist and gain access to the power steering pump from underneath the vehicle. 4. Remove the hoses from the pump, and cap the pump fittings and hoses. 5. Remove the belt tension adjusting bolt and the mounting bolt, and remove the pump. 6. Check the pump mounting bolts and bolt holes for wear. Worn bolts must be replaced. If the bolt mounting holes in the pump are worn, pump replacement is necessary. 7. Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the power steering pump. Tighten the belt as described previously, and tighten the pump mounting and bracket bolts to the manufacturer's specifications. If o-rings are used on the pressure hose, replace the o-rings. Be sure the hoses are not contacting the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, or exhaust pipe during or after pump replacement. 8. Fill the pump reservoir with the manufacturer's recommended power steering fluid, and bleed air from the power steering system as described earlier.
To replace the power steering pump, proceed as follows:
Disconnect the power steering return hose from the remote reservoir or pump. Allow the fluid to drain from this hose into a drain pan. Discard the used fluid.
Loosen the bracket or belt tension adjusting bolt, and the pump mounting bolt.
Loosen the belt tension until the belt can be removed. On some cars, it is necessary to lift the vehicle on a hoist and gain access to the power steering pump from underneath the vehicle.
Remove the hoses from the pump, and cap the pump fittings and hoses.
Remove the belt tension adjusting bolt and the mounting bolt, and remove the pump.
Check the pump mounting bolts and bolt holes for wear. Worn bolts must be replaced. If the bolt mounting holes in the pump are worn, pump replacement is necessary.
Reverse steps 1 through 5 to install the power steering pump. Tighten the belt as described previously, and tighten the pump mounting and bracket bolts to the manufacturer's specifications. If o-rings are used on the pressure hose, replace the o-rings. Be sure the hoses are not contacting the exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, or exhaust pipe during or after pump replacement.
Fill the pump reservoir with the manufacturer's recommended power steering fluid, and bleed air from the power steering system as described earlier.
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