Power Steering Pump/Hoses Procedure(s)

[kidd94]

Does anyone have any instruction on replacing the power steering pump and and hoses....

Mine has developed a small leak that is gradually getting worse. Noticed it about a year after we bought the car and I put some stop leak in it. However after another year and half it is coming back and I figure I better go ahead and start thinking about that now that the fuel leak and fuel pump are taken care of....

[dsatt12]

What year?

<nevermind- saw '96 in your profile>

I might have FSM info for a 95 if nobody else steps up...

[oldsdad]

The FSM for 96 reads
Remove or Disconnect
1. On the inlet hose, remove nut securing clamp to alternator bracket and disconnect power steering pressure sensor switch connector.
2. on the outlet hose, remove two nuts securing clamps to alternator mounting.
3. Raise vehicle
4. Remove Front splash shield.
5. Wheel splash shield.
6. Bolts and retainers.
7. Alternator Frame Brace bolts.
8. Alternator Frame Brace.
9. Connections at gear and pump.
10. Hose.
Install or Connect
1. Hose into place.
2. Connections at gear and pump.
3 Alternator Frame and Brace.
4.Alternator Frame Brace bolts
5.Retainers and bolts.
Tighten
Retainer bolts 53 lb. in.
Power steering gear inlet hose to pump 20 lb. in.
Power steering gear inlet hose to steering gear
20 lb. in.
6.Wheel Splash shield
7.Front Splash shield
8.Lower vehicle.
9.On V-8 engine inlet hose, install clamp at the alternator bracket and connect power steering pressure sensor connector.
10 On V-8 engine outlet hose, install two nuts securing clamps to alternator mounting.
11. Fill and bleed system.
Inspect for leaks.

To Bleed system
ignition off
raise front wheels off ground
trun steering wheel full left
fill fluid reservoir to full cold level leave cap off
with assistant checking fluid level and condition, turn steering whell lock to lock at least 20 times engine remains off
while turning wheel check fluid constantly (keep at full cold)
start engine with engine idling maintaim fluid level. reinstall cap.
return wheels to center. lower front wheels to ground.
keep engine running for two minutes.
turn steering wheel in both directions.
Verify:
smooth power assist
noiseless operation
proper fluid level
no system leaks
proper fluid condition
(no bubbles foam or discoloration)
Your done