Power steering pump?

Make sure it is properly routed, the pulleys are aligned, and as far as the rain, make sure the splash shield under the vehice is not broken or cracked allowing water to hit the belt. That is a common problem with these in the rain.

Let me know what you find.
Joe

Hello - I show several different 6 cylinder models. Please ensure you include all of your auto information so we provide the best possible answer. It appears that all are the same. I am not sure if you plan on doing it yourself. I have included the directions and a pic for you. As for the cost of the part, I show an OEM part number of 4684156, for about $197.00. But if you go to the dealer ensure you provide the VIN number to make sure you get the correct one. If you get one from Auto Zone it runs from 40 to 50 dollars and O'Reilly's from $47 to $171.00. Shop around and check for the warranties. Many places like Auto Zone, O'Reilly's offer lifetime warranties on parts. This is a great deal especially for brakes. Good luck and be safe.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring harness from vehicle wiring harness.
4. Remove catalytic converter from exhaust manifold, then the exhaust system hangers from brackets.
5. Move exhaust system as far rearward as possible.
6. Disconnect power steering fluid return hoses at steel tube connection and drain into suitable container.
7. Remove accessory drive splash shield.
8. Remove serpentine drive belt.
9. Remove power steering fluid supply hose and power steering pressure hose from power steering pump, then drain into suitable container.
10. Remove power steering fluid return hose from pump.
11. Remove rear support bracket to pump mounting nut.
12. Remove rear support bracket to engine mounting bolts, then the support bracket.
13. Remove pump to belt tensioner bracket mounting bolts, then the pump assembly from vehicle. Pump will fit through area of exhaust pipe tunnel in floor pan.
14. Reverse procedure to install.

Try this
Fill power steering pump reservoir to specified level. DO NOT use ATF. Raise front of vehicle. Key on engine off slowly turn steering wheel to left and right, lightly contacting steering stops in either direction.
Check fluid
Start engine and slowly turn steering wheel to left and right, lightly contacting steering stops in either direction
Stop engine. Inspect reservoir fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
Bleeding process may have to be repeated several times to completely bleed all air from system. Dipstick should read FULL COLD when fluid is at normal outside temperature or between MIN and MAX marks at normal operating temperature.

Thank you

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You need to remove a portion of the exhaust. Here are the specific directions related to your vehicle. The attached picture correlates with the directions.

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1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring harness from vehicle wiring harness.
4. Remove catalytic converter from exhaust manifold, then the exhaust system hangers from brackets.
5. Move exhaust system as far rearward as possible.
6. Disconnect power steering fluid return hoses at steel tube connection and drain into suitable container.
7. Remove accessory drive splash shield.
8. Remove serpentine drive belt.
9. Remove power steering fluid supply hose and power steering pressure hose from power steering pump, then drain into suitable container.
10. Remove power steering fluid return hose from pump.
11. Remove rear support bracket to pump mounting nut.
12. Remove rear support bracket to engine mounting bolts, then the support bracket.
13. Remove pump to belt tensioner bracket mounting bolts, then the pump assembly from vehicle. Pump will fit through area of exhaust pipe tunnel in floor pan.
14. Reverse procedure to install.

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Let me know if this helps.

Joe

Where are you located? Done a few of them, they arent the easiest, but not the worst. If it just needs a pump, then in my opinion it is worth fixing.

They all came with power steering that year, so there is no routing diagram without it. If you plan to bypass the pump, you will need to measure for a belt and determine the best way to reroute it.

For some reason, I am thinking that there is a serp belt on your car and a seperate V-belt for the PS.

That is a good question. I've never tried it. Have you considered trying to get a good pump from a salvage yard?

Yes, they are a pain.