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2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Repair Question


Topics covered: Steering, Abs, Battery.
Mileage: 98,000 miles.

Asked on December 15, 2012

Oldsmobile Aurora Steering Problem

How to change a power stering pump
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Replied on December 15, 2012

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove serpentine belt. Place a drain pan under vehicle. Remove or reposition, as necessary, coolant reservoir and power steering pump pulley. See POWER STEERING
PUMP PULLEY.
2. Remove air cleaner housing, (if necessary). Remove pressure and return hoses from pump. On "W" and "G" bodies, remove fuel injector site shield. Remove ABS wiring harness and bracket (if equipped). On "C"
body remove right outer tie rod using Tie Rod Remover (J 24319 01). See OUTER TIE ROD. Remove pump mounting bolts. Remove pump.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.

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