Power steering replacement instructions needed

Tiny
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  • 2009 NISSAN MURANO
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So I thought I had my power steering pump changed only to learn they in fact didn't and they had in fact broke my power steering pressure switch in half and where one of the pump bolts goes into the housing to connect it to the motor; well, they somehow broke that too. So now my pump is held on by one bolt and the metal lines connected to it that are the first thing they should of disconnected from the pump and all this is preventing me from removing the pump or lines. Can you please tell me what tool I need to remove the lines from the pump since I can't reconnect it now due to the bolt housing and if not is it okay to just remove all the metal lines from the car to the pump and the pump. So I can actually replace them with new parts this time. If so can you send me a diagram or something for a beginner to understand how to do it correctly. Please I would send pics but I can't get to it with my phone.
Sunday, August 8th, 2021 AT 2:26 PM

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Tiny
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I am not sure I understand the issue with the bolt so if you can get a picture of what it look like then I will be able to address that portion better.

However, here are a couple guides that will help with step by step instructions:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGBUv5r9fk0

Below you will find the process from the manual that will give the detail needed to complete this as well.

Please let us know if you can get pictures but if the line will just not come off, then yes, I would remove the line with the pump and replace it. Again, I am not sure I am understanding that correctly.

Thanks
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Monday, August 9th, 2021 AT 6:46 PM
Tiny
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No, it's not the bolt that's my issue other than the idiot that supposedly changed the first pump broke the housing where it connects to the car. My issue is with the metal lines that connect to the pump and then through the truck to the steering rack and pinion and how I get them both off? Now that he broke the housing because he didn't take the lines off the pump first now I can't stabilize the pump in order to remove the lines so i'm guessing i'm going to have to just replace both. So if this is the case can't I just cut off these lines pull them and the broken pump off and then install new ones? If so I need a step by step instructions on how to remove the old and or install the new ones please.
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 AT 3:14 PM
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Okay, I understand. However, before we go to that extent, can you get some pictures and I am sure we can come up with some ways to stabilize the pump so that you can break the lines loose.

Yes, you can cut them if you are going to replace them but again, it would be much easier to remove them so I would suggest exhausting that first and then we can cut them off. Plus it would save the expense of the lines as well.

Maybe a video or a couple pictures from your phone and attach them using the link below called Add Image or Video.

I attached the diagram on the steering system and unfortunately they don't list a process for just the lines because this is one that they leave to the mechanic to "figure out" on their own. I have attached the info that they do provide which is not much.

Let me know and we can figure that out.

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Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I will go and try but where the pumps at it's almost impossible to get to it let alone get my phone in the space to take a pic. But it has got 2 or 3 bolts that hold it on the car. I tried putting them back on and found the broken spot where 1 bolt can't be screwed back in because it's broken off the pump. I will try to send video or pics in a few.
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Friday, August 13th, 2021 AT 5:27 AM
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Okay. Sounds good. I understand. Nissan did not waste any space.

We will wait to hear back and we can go from there. Thanks again.
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Friday, August 13th, 2021 AT 7:08 PM
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Here's a few pics showing the eye bolt I need off to remove the lines and of where the bolt housing is broken and 1showing the steering gear boot. You can't see it but it's not attached at the rack and pinion. Can I reattach them with clamps or do I have to replace them?
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021 AT 12:23 AM
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I understand. Do you have an impact gun with air compressor? If so, then that will get it off as you will be able hold the pump steady enough but the shock of the impact will get it loose.

If you don't then do you have a ratchet strap that you can strap this so a near by bracket? Large c clamp vice grip that will do the same thing? Basically we need to get creative to secure this just so you can get that bolt loose. I am sure there is something we can do so that you don't have to replace that line.

If may be something to look into renting the air compressor and impact wrench so that you can get this off. I know our local parts store has this stuff or even Home Depots that have tool rentals have this stuff as well.

As for the rubber boot. That can be put back on with a hose clamp but if there is already dirt and water inside of it then it is only a matter of time before it fails. However, it is better to secure it back and not just leave it as it will fail quicker if you leave it open.
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021 AT 9:18 AM
Tiny
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There's not enough room to get to it with a impact or much else. Here's pics I got it attached. It that bolt not budging ether direction any other ideas?
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021 AT 3:58 PM
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Okay. I totally understand not getting the impact in there but what if you used a 3 foot extension and a swivel socket?

I have not done this job on this vehicle but have done it on a Versa. Granted, different vehicle and different engine. I was able to come in through the wheel well with a long extension and swivel socket and get that bolt off.

It was my wife's car so I will try and get that set up again and get a picture of it just to show what I am talking about.
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021 AT 6:23 PM
Tiny
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I was able to get it back onto the vehicle even though the 1 bolt can't be installed due to its housing being broken off, but I still can't get that eye bolt to budge regardless which way I turn it. I've used a size 24 mm wrench and a crow foot type wrench and adapter. I can't find a 24inch flare nut wrench and I can see fluid around the base of this nut as well. But this is where i'm stuck at now. Would it be smart or safe to refill with fluid and take it to a shop which I can't afford. But I can't afford to be without my car either.
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Thursday, August 19th, 2021 AT 5:40 AM
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One of my issues is recognizing when a second opinion or a shop is needed but if that is just not coming off, then I suspect we are at that point.

I am sure it will be fine as that will not leak that much but if it is topped off then it will be more then enough to get it there.

Thanks for sticking with us and keeping us updated. Please let us know what you decide and how it works out. Thanks
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Thursday, August 19th, 2021 AT 3:01 PM
Tiny
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I honestly can't afford to send it to a shop. To be honest I've only had the car maybe 4 or 5 months and it has been messed up about half this time do to this.
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Saturday, August 21st, 2021 AT 8:10 AM
Tiny
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And i'm sure it's ether empty or really close to empty. I emptied the reservoir and disconnected the hoses and kept them that way at least two weeks, but I've got it back on my car now just not very tight due to that middle bolts broken housing. So it's not very secure there now. But i'm hopeful I will be able to get in there and remove it tomorrow. If so I will post and let you know. Thanks for your help.
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Saturday, August 21st, 2021 AT 5:32 PM
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Could it possibly be that all of my leaking since first having the pump changed came from where i'm seeing fluid at or maybe when the new one was put on they didn't put on the copper washer causing it to leak. Just reading through our past messages and this came to mind.
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Saturday, August 21st, 2021 AT 5:36 PM
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If a shop is not an option then there are two options. Keep trying to get creative and get that line off. Or cut the line and replace it. Unfortunately we don't have a step by step for this process so that is going to be a process of seeing how it comes out and then reversing.

Normally you could just cut the line and splice it back together but this is the high pressure line and this vehicle will get up to 1,500 PSI which will not hold if you try to cut it and join it back together.

So unfortunately you may be left with cutting it and removing it in two sections then clearly reversing that process to install it.

See below for the diagram of the line which should help with the removal as seeing the whole thing may make it easier to figure out it comes out.
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Saturday, August 21st, 2021 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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Okay. Well, I'm under it now trying to get the pump more connected to the frame so I can get a better grip of the eye bolt. But if i'm under it facing the front of the car I twist it towards the right or left wheel to loosen it? I will let you no how I do or don't do, lol.
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 AT 10:35 AM
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Is this hose supposed to feel like loose heat wrap outside of a hard type of hose?
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 AT 11:10 AM
Tiny
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Okay, here's my latest info: I finally got all the lines and boots off now I just can't get the dang thing itself out no matter how I twist it around its like somethings holding it in somehow still and I even tried a pry bar and it won't come out.
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 AT 6:07 PM
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That is progress. Congratulations. Good work.

Now that the pump is loose, you have a bracket on the back of the pump that bolts the pump to the block. That bracket has to be off for the pump to come out.

The Maxima is the same way. There are a ton of videos online of people doing this but below is a picture of the bracket.
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 AT 7:06 PM
Tiny
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So how do I get it off?
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Monday, August 23rd, 2021 AT 10:37 PM

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