Not a bad job at all, worst part was the circlip on the pump housing, trying to push the cover down against spring tension then get some of the clip in the groove to start. Other part was the reservoir onto the pump, damn that’s a tight squeeze!
I have a seal kit at home and was planning to repair the one in my wife's car. I have never done one of those but I am pretty sure it will not be too bad. Thanks for the info
I have done a couple of these, get the Edelman kit from Rock auto, much better price, appears to be same kit as Gates, just different boxes. I replaced the shaft bushing too, that requires a press. Agreed spring and front seal are the worst part. Getting the nut off the front pulley is far easier with an impact. I added a magnet to the fluid reservoir to catch stuff and I painted the case with chassis saver as that withstands the ATF fluid. Good winter project….
Yep! The Edelman kit from Rock Auto was 12.00 with shipping The Edelman kits are the best for the steering box and pump. I did all the seals, the pump shaft seal I used a screwdriver to pop the old one out, and a socket to tap the new one in, no press needed. The only special tool I needed was the pulley puller/installer, but I’ll get my 43.00 back from OReillys Just be sure to not miss the 3 “O” rings on the pump to case, it seals the 2 studded bolts and the pressure fitting.
