WalterWhite
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How do fellas,
A bad power steering pump has many symptoms. One tall tale sign of a bad pump is squealing sound upon start-up, and while turning, particularly during tight corners or while driving slowly. Another symptom is stiff steering in cold weather or while turning at low speeds. Finally, be on the lookout for a bit of slippage while turning the wheel.
Once you've diagnosed your power steering pump as kaput, it's time to embark on the exciting replacement procedure! :th_liar:
1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2) Remove the coolant recovery reservoir and bracket.
3) Unfasten the ECM retaining nuts, then remove the cover.
4) Remove the serpentine belt from the pulleys by loosening the automatic belt tensioner.
5) Disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses from the pump.
6) Unfasten the pump mounting bolts, then remove the pump and reservoir.
7) Using a suitable prybar, remove the retaining clips from the reservoir, then separate the reservoir from the pump.
8) Remove the pump pulley using a power steering pump pulley removing tool J-25034-B or equivalent pulley pullers.
To install:
1) Install the reservoir to the pump with a new O-ring seal and install the retaining clip. Make sure the tabs are fully engaged on the pump.
2) Install the pulley to the power steering pump.
3) Install the pump and retaining bolts. Tighten the retaining bolts to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
4) Connect the inlet and outlet hoses to the pump.
5) Install the serpentine drive belt.
6) Install the ECM cover and secure with the retaining nuts.
7) Connect the negative battery cable.
8) Fill and bleed the power steering system.
9) Allow the engine to warm up, road test the vehicle and recheck the fluid level.
10) Check the system for leaks, road test and recheck the fluid level.
**Additional Reference Diagrams**
2003 Grand Prix Power Steering Pump diagram
A bad power steering pump has many symptoms. One tall tale sign of a bad pump is squealing sound upon start-up, and while turning, particularly during tight corners or while driving slowly. Another symptom is stiff steering in cold weather or while turning at low speeds. Finally, be on the lookout for a bit of slippage while turning the wheel.
Once you've diagnosed your power steering pump as kaput, it's time to embark on the exciting replacement procedure! :th_liar:
1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2) Remove the coolant recovery reservoir and bracket.
3) Unfasten the ECM retaining nuts, then remove the cover.
4) Remove the serpentine belt from the pulleys by loosening the automatic belt tensioner.
5) Disconnect the inlet and outlet hoses from the pump.
6) Unfasten the pump mounting bolts, then remove the pump and reservoir.
7) Using a suitable prybar, remove the retaining clips from the reservoir, then separate the reservoir from the pump.
8) Remove the pump pulley using a power steering pump pulley removing tool J-25034-B or equivalent pulley pullers.
To install:
1) Install the reservoir to the pump with a new O-ring seal and install the retaining clip. Make sure the tabs are fully engaged on the pump.
2) Install the pulley to the power steering pump.
3) Install the pump and retaining bolts. Tighten the retaining bolts to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
4) Connect the inlet and outlet hoses to the pump.
5) Install the serpentine drive belt.
6) Install the ECM cover and secure with the retaining nuts.
7) Connect the negative battery cable.
8) Fill and bleed the power steering system.
9) Allow the engine to warm up, road test the vehicle and recheck the fluid level.
10) Check the system for leaks, road test and recheck the fluid level.
**Additional Reference Diagrams**
2003 Grand Prix Power Steering Pump diagram
