Power Steering Pump Replacement

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Jul 13, 2014 | 04:52 PM

Charles L. Cotton

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Power Steering Pump Replacement

Either the pump or the high pressure line is bad, so I'm going to replace both. I've read what I can find here on CorvetteForum and I've watch Forggy's videos, but I haven't seen anything on bleeding the system.

I presume it's going to be necessary since I'm replacing the high pressure line also. Is this correct? If so, can anyone point me to instructions or a video?

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Jul 13, 2014 | 05:02 PM

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It's pretty simple. With the front wheels off the ground start the engine and turn the wheels left and right to the stops a number of times. Of course, make sure the reservoir has fluid in it at all times.

Jul 13, 2014 | 05:21 PM

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That is easy!

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Jul 13, 2014 | 06:59 PM

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Check out the pumps and pulleys from Turn 1. They make life a lot easier.

Jul 13, 2014 | 08:03 PM

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Now you've read the bleeding instructions if you just have a leak I would replace the high pressure hose first. It's a very common failure. I've had 2 original hoses and they were both bad.

Jul 13, 2014 | 11:28 PM

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Now you've read the bleeding instructions if you just have a leak I would replace the high pressure hose first. It's a very common failure. I've had 2 original hoses and they were both bad.

I thought about that, but if I have to pull the pump to change the high pressure line, I'd hate to have to do it twice. The car has 122,000 miles.

Did you have to pull the pump to change the high pressure line? BTW, I'm having a hard time finding an 18mm crow's foot and I never expected that.

Chas.