Power steering pump

Tiny
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  • 1990 NISSAN STANZA
  • FWD
How do I replace my power steering pump on my 1990 nissan stanza
Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 11:25 PM

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Tiny
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Get a repair manual and do below

Loosen idler pulley locknut, turn adjusting nut counterclockwise, and remove power steering pump drive belt. On some air conditioned models, remove air conditioning compressor drive belt.
Loosen power steering hoses at pump and remove bolts securing power steering pump to brackets.
Raise pump and disconnect power steering hoses. Catch fluid in a suitable container, plug hose ends and ports in power steering pump, and remove pump from vehicle.
Reinstall power steering pump by reversing procedure and bleed system as follows:
Raise and support front of vehicle.
Run engine for 3-5 seconds, stop engine, check and fill power steering pump reservoir as needed.
Quickly turn steering wheel all the way to right and left 10 times.
Start engine and idle for 3-5 second. Stop engine, check and fill power steering pump reservoir as needed.
With steering wheel all the way to the right, open bleeder screw, to expel air and tighten bleeder screw.
Repeat procedure until all air has been bled from system.
If air cannot be bled completely after repeated attempts, repeat step e with engine running.
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Friday, March 11th, 2011 AT 11:35 PM

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