I just live without power steering. In case I do want to perform the procedure any tips ? I'll probably wait until I pull the engine seeing as I have another rack & pinion to go in but it never hurts to be aware of the potential problems.
mine got replaced about 2 weeks ago leaked and poured out everywhere! worst part it doesnt feel as good as it did , power steering wise and it is noiser !! GRRR
Pretty straightforward, the worst part is trying to get the top PS pump mounting bolt in and out due to the very limited clearance and vision. It helps to have an assortment of U-joints; 14mm crow's feet; long reach, offset, 'S' and 'C' curved obstruction wrenches. Make sure you clean the threads and apply a liberal dose of lube or grease to get it threaded easily. I've done it twice now and the first time was fairly quick; the second time, it took me forever to get the bolt lined up.......arrrrghh! I'm so glad it's over! Also, the '89 BGB says you can remove the PS pump through the tie rod hole but I haven't been able to accomplish that feat. I think it's physically impossible. Don't waste your time, just drop the cross member and remove it via the bottom.
i know this post is like as old as our cars but my top hose just shat itself and is pissing it out everywhere and im pissed off so decided to come on the forum (which thankfully is back) and type like a ticked off asshole that is all p.s fuck shit crap poo bum wee crap
LOL.....you should see my driveway and my school parking lot and my friends' driveways.......yeah you'll pretty much know where my car has been by all the puddles of PS fluid. p.s I'll take a pic of my driveway sometime to show the awesomous that is PS pump.
haha yer i filled it up yesterday and then today it started shuddering and i could see the trail down my driveway. prity sure is the top hose and not the pump (fingers crossed anyway)
my old gt blew the ps lines coming out of the steering box, the previous owner put fucking atf in it lol.... that was fun to change..... but who needs power steering.. save 10 pounds and get the 2hp gain...... lmao GT2---
