How hard is it to change 06 power steering pump

[Mango™]

Before I comit to change a friends power steering pump on a 06 Kia Optima 4cyl. Will this take a long time to replace it? I change the ac and power steering belt in 30 mintues. I do have a little expereince in replacing stuff.

Thanks for the comments!

[RahX]

Should be staring you in the face up top at the front of the engine.

[Mango™]

Yeah, it is right there, but I did not know if it was difficult to work with. Also, I filled the resivoir up and now it is empty. Should I just buy a new one or try the gasket kit they sell first.

[RahX]

Are you sure the pump is leaking? I see a lot of the pressure hoses leak a lot more often than the pumps. If it is the pump, I wouldn't mess with a gasket kit, just go for the pump. Should be 2 short bolts top and mid, the bottom bolt is long. The pressure switch is behind the pressure hose on top and make sure the copper washers aren't messed up when you go back together.

[Mango™]

@Rahx, I have not looked at it, but can I just change the hose?

[RahX]

If the hose is leaking yes it is rather easy to change.

[Mango™]

looks like it is the hose that comes out of the resevoir curves around in front of the radiator fan and back under the pump. I see some fluid around that area.

[RahX]

The one that goes along the subframe from the radiator to the rack is a PAIN IN THE ASS. I think it pays in the neighborhood of 2 hours at a shop. If you end up tackling the thing LOWER the subframe it will make it sooooooo much easier.