PS Pump Replacement

[1964 Bonneville Ragtop]

Anyone have or know of a step by step tutorial, on the R&R of a Power Steering pump on a 1996 Bonneville SE?

[spoiledred94]

i am pretty sure that would be in the Chilton manual and I KNOW its in your car's FSM (Field Service Manual). It's the dealership repair manual specific to your car. Its indispensable.

[1964 Bonneville Ragtop]

Thanks for the tip, guess its time to go get these manuals and hit the wrenches

[skregal]

The procedure for removing the pump is pretty straight forward without
using any manuals. I believe I had to go through the wheel well on my 95.
The pulley is pressed on the pump shaft and I believe it must be transferred
to the new pump. Ask the parts store about that, and ask if they will do
the transfer for you - that's what I did.

Bleeding the system takes some time and effort. Do a search on the
forum and find the procedure.

[nos4blood70]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T8Kek90qAA

This might help to an extent. The only thing is the 1996 SE will have an engine mount sort of in the way of the belt path.

[dadofone2011]

according to my Chilton step 1: is disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, step 2: remove the pump drive belt, step 3: remove the pump mounting bolts and disattach the pump from the engine, step 4: detach the return line from the pump and drain the fluid in the line step 5: is disconnect the pressure line from the pump and then of course put it back together in reverse.

[zuper8]

It's a simple, straightforward job if you jack up the car and take the passenger wheel off. Then you have access and can see what you're doing. Two long bolts, lines, a pulley swap, and bleed it afterwards with the car still jacked up. The power steering pump pulley tool is available for rental at most parts stores.