The force steering pump in a 1998 Cadillac assist gives this automobile the aid of steering Cadillac has been common for over the agedness. The pump requires replacement when it breaks down or starts losing fluid. Catch the pump at the front of the engine and is controlled by the Serpentine girth. The region rides along the pulley transmitting capability from the crankshaft pulley. Keep pouring fluid until the dipstick has fluid on the "Full" mark.11. Close the hood when done.
Assure the vehivle is parked on a Apartment lodgings and alike surface. Fix the parking brake.
2. Exposed the hood for access to the engine compartment. Place the battery at the front Chauffeur side corner of the engine bay. Disconnect the rejection "nigrous" cable with a socket wrench.
3. Loosen the tensioner pulley with a socket wrench to take the serpentine belt off. Pull the belt off the power steering pump pulley.
4. Disconnect the power steering hoses from the pump with a line wrench. Ensure the drain pan is under the power steering pump to catch the power steering fluid.
5. Loosen the bolts around the power steering pump with a socket wrench. There will be three bolts to remove. One on the top, one on the left and one on bottom.
6. Pull the pump out from the engine compartment.
Installing the Power Steering Pump
7. Line the new pulley up to the bracket where the old pulley bolted. Insert the three bolts and start screwing them by hand. Tighten all three bolts with the socket wrench after they started by hand.
8. Attach the two hoses to the power steering pump. Tighten the hoses with a line wrench.
9. Press the tensioner pulley down to place the serpentine belt over the pulley. Once the belt is on the pulley, slowly release the tensioner to tighten the belt.
10. Locate the power steering fluid cap at the top of the pump. Pour power steering fluid in to the reservoir at half-quart intervals. Place the power steering cap back over the opening to inspect the fluid level. The cap has a dipstick attached to the cap. The power steering pump sends the fluid to the steering gear production the steering revolve model cinch to turn.
