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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.1L 🢒 Power Steering Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
  2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.1L.
  4. Remove the wiring harness near the power steering pump.

    5. Object Number: 281721 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the following components from the power steering pump:
    6. • The power steering pressure line. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement .
    • The power steering return hose. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement .
  6. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts from the power steering pump.
  7. Remove the power steering pump assembly.
  8. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
  9. Remove the power steering reservoir from the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 281721 Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering reservoir to the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle .
  2. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement .
  3. Install the power steering pump assembly to the engine.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the power steering pump mounting bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  5. Connect the following components to the power steering pump:
    6. • The power steering pressure line. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement .
    • The power steering return hose. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement .
  6. Install the wiring harness at the power steering pump.
  7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.1L..
  8. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement Engine Cooling.
  9. Fill the power steering system. Refer to Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid .
  10. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  11. Inspect the power steering system for leaks. Refer to External Leakage Check .
  12. Remove the drain from under the vehicle.