So you wake up one morning ready to drive the kids to school and head in to work. The sun is up, and the dogs are barking. As you are walking up to the car, your son says, 'Daddy! Look at all that water under the car!' -- and it isn't water. It is power steering fluid.
Another symptom is a 'growling' sound from under the hood when turning the wheel.
Gosh, how much is this going to cost? Well, expect $200+ if you take it to the shop. This DIY repair cost less than $50.
Over the course of a vehicle lifetime, it will likely become necessary to replace or rebuild the power steering pump due to leakage. The power steering pump is a hardened pump, where the failure mode is normally fluid leakage around the gaskets and seals.
So which to do? A replacement or a rebuild? In my opinion, the power steering pump should be viewed as a line replaceable unit. Rebuilding will not be addressed in this instructable.
The pump replacement is easy to do once a few tricks are recognized. For example, do not attempt pump replacement without locating a power steering pump pulley puller. Using a standard pulley puller may make the pulley out of round -- not a good thing!
This paper outlines pump replacement on a 1987 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L V6. The original pump lasted more than 300,000 miles.
Expect Total Time to Repair around 4 hours.
Have fun, and be safe!
--Mark
http://www.marksatterfield.com
- Chevrolet Power Steering Pump Puller
- Gm Power Steering Pump Puller
- Power Steering Pump Puller
- Power Steering Pump Puller Tool
- Power Steering Pump Puller And Installer
- Advance Auto Parts
See Our Mac Puller In Stock Now
Looking for the right Mac Puller today? Find your next Mac Puller and other auto parts and accessories for sale on Ebay today. Purchase Mac Puller and save!
Mac Tool 4
A complete set of tools required to remove and install power steering pump pulleys of most domestic vehicles. Fits pulley hubs with diameters of 1-1/8', 1-1/4', 1-5. Tools pully puller how to use by froggy harbor freight corvette c5 c5z06 Attempt all work at your own risk. The publisher bears no responsibility for improper or unsafe repairs, injury, or damages. The OEM® Pulley Puller/Installer fits pulleys with hub diameters measuring 1-1/8, 1-1/4, 1-5/16, and 1-3/8 Inch. It includes two screws for use on most Ford, Chrysler, GM and VW power steering pulleys with Saginaw, Thompson, and Ford C111 and C2 pumps. Find great deals on eBay for mac power steering puller. Shop with confidence. Just about any power steering pulley from these mid 60's thru mid 70's (have only worked on 66-76 Cadillacs ) must be pressed off the pump, never using a puller with claws because the claws will absolutely bend the pulley. Order Pulley Pullers for your vehicle and pick it up in store—make your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. Your order may be eligible for Ship to Home, and shipping is free on all online orders of $35.00+. Check here for special coupons and promotions.
Mac Tool 4 Pc Fractional Stud Puller Set Sr4f$64.99
Mac Tools Pulley
Mac Tools Pulley Puller P 40 Usa$29.95
Mac Tools Pb950
Mac Tools Pb950 Bearing Separator Splitter Puller$35.00
Mac Tools Sr4m
Mac Tools Sr4m 4pc Metric Stud Puller Set$30.00
Mac Tools Steering
Mac Tools Steering Wheel Puller Set$28.50
Mac Tools Pa846
Mac Tools Pa846 Pitman Arm Puller$39.95
Mac Tools Pp956
Mac Tools Pp956 Pilot Bearing Puller$34.95
Mac Tools Fractional
Mac Tools Fractional Stud Puller Set Sr4f$45.00
Mac Tools Sr4f
Mac Tools Sr4f 1 4 Dr 3 8 7 16 Fractional Stud Puller Set Matco Sr102 5 16$39.95
Mac Tools Red
Mac Tools Red Hard Handle Cotter Pin Puller Radiator Hose Tool Pick Sw 70a Usa$28.00
Mac Tools Bp
Chevrolet Power Steering Pump Puller
Mac Tools Bp 21 Battery Terminal Puller Usa Automotive Lug Remover$40.00
Mac Tools Fractional
Mac Tools Fractional Stud Puller Set Sr4fa$55.00
Mac Tools Master
Mac Tools Master Axle Puller Pma6540a Free Ship$139.99
Mac Tools Pj700s
Mac Tools Pj700s 2 3 Jaw Puller W Extra Long Jaws Nice Shape No Initials$84.23
Mac Ps957 Spec
Mac Ps957 Spec Slide Hammer Pilot Bearing Puller Usa Gd Mc8 10 19$69.95
5053 Mac Tools
5053 Mac Tools Power Steering Alternator Puller Pp7185$44.99
Mac Tools Stp60
Mac Tools Stp60 Flange Type Puller 10 Pieces Usa Ee$55.44
Mac Tools Harmonic
Mac Tools Harmonic Pulley Puller W 2 Push Rods Hdpp9740b Super Clean Free Ship$76.00
Mac Tools Pa846
Mac Tools Pa846 Pitman Arm Puller$60.00
Vintage Mac Tools
Vintage Mac Tools P 40 Pulley Puller Usa$39.00
Mac Tools Bolt
Mac Tools Bolt Grip Puller Set For Harmonic Balancer Damper Pulley Usa$75.00
Mac Tools Gp107
Mac Tools Gp107 Ratcheting Gear Puller 7 Ton Adjustible Legs Ratchet Action New$199.99
Mac Tools Sp10m
Mac Tools Sp10m Steering Wheel Puller$38.99
Mac Tools 5
Mac Tools 5 Ton Eight Way Puller Set Pj500s W Original Foam Holder$72.00
Vintage Mac Tools
Vintage Mac Tools P 40ns Pulley Puller Usa$37.97
Mac Tools Bp
Mac Tools Bp 21 Battery Terminal Puller Usa$25.00
Matco Tools P40ns
Matco Tools P40ns Small Pulley Puller 2 Jaw Power Steering Alternator Etc$29.99
Mac Tools Pitman
Mac Tools Pitman Arm Puller Set Pa301 Mint Condition$175.00
Armstrong Bray 2
Armstrong Bray 2 Jaw Gear Puller U S A Mac Snap Ring Pliers$84.99
Mac Uv20 Vintage
Mac Uv20 Vintage Usa Brake Drum Wheel Hub Puller Tool$119.99
Mac 43 Pc
Mac 43 Pc Bolt Grip Puller Set For Harmonic Balancer Damper Pulley Nice Stp600$98.95
Snap On Mac
Snap On Mac Tools Rear Axle Bearing Puller Slide Hammer Set$175.00
36pc Mac Tools
36pc Mac Tools Deluxe Bolt Grip Puller Extractor Set Stp500m$74.00
Mac Tools Puller
Mac Tools Puller Tool Threaded Pulling Plate Part Pp915a$22.50
Gm Power Steering Pump Puller
Mac Tool Tp
Mac Tool Tp 15 Harmonic Balance Puller Usa Used$20.00
Mac Tools Tp15
Mac Tools Tp15 Harmonic Balance Pa643 Pitman Arm Puller Yokes Push Screws$39.99
Mac P 40ns
Mac P 40ns Alternator Power Steering Pulley Puller Tool Vintage Made In Usa$29.99
Vintage C 1950
Vintage C 1950 Usa Brake Drum Wheel Hub Puller Tool Mac Uv20 Studebaker Flywheel$250.00
Power Steering Pump Puller
Mac Tools Stp
Mac Tools Stp 500m Deluxe Bolt Grip Dampener Pulley Puller Set$75.00
Professional Grade Mac
Professional Grade Mac Tools 4 Piece Metric Stud Puller Set Model Sr4m In Case$70.00
Mac Tools Deluxe
Mac Tools Deluxe A C Clutch Hub Puller And Installer Kit Ac20868 D2$54.54
Mac Tools Heavy
Mac Tools Heavy Duty Pitman Arm Puller Sch11880 Brand New In Bag W Original Box$335.00
Mac Tools Steering
Power Steering Pump Puller Tool
Mac Tools Steering Whell Puller Leg Set$19.99
5 Piece Set
Power Steering Pump Puller And Installer
5 Piece Set Usa Made Mac Tool Heavy Duty Bearing Pulley Puller Set Pbs900s$700.00
Vintage Mac Rear
Vintage Mac Rear Hub Puller Willys Heavy Duty Axle Pp827b$140.00
Advance Auto Parts
Mac Tools Tp
Mac Tools Tp 5 2 Bolt Puller Tool No Bolts Included Vintage Made In Usa$24.99
Vintage Mac Tools
Vintage Mac Tools P 40 Pulley Puller Usa 6 Auto Farm$34.95