OEM 2000 GMC Savana 3500 Power Steering Reservoir

2000 GMC Savana 3500 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Power Steering Reservoir on 2000 GMC Savana 3500?

  A: The first procedure for replacing the power steering fluid reservoir on a vehicle demands draining the power steering fluid from the Power Steering Pump. After removing the pump mounting studs as well as the connector and fitting assembly you should proceed to extract the o-ring seal located inside the connector and fitting assembly . The repair requires removal of control valve components together with the flow control spring from the pump housing unit. Forcefully detach the reservoir assembly from the pump housing assembly and remove all o-ring seals together with the magnet while cleaning the reservoir assembly components. An examination of the welch plug inside the Power Steering Pump housing should occur before removal; the pump requires replacement if the plug is either deformed or dislodged. New o-ring seals need to be installed on the pump housing assembly before applying power steering fluid for lubrication. Then attach the control valve assembly and flow control spring to the same housing assembly. Begin by installing the o-ring seals as well as and to both the pump housing assembly and to the magnet . Insert the reservoir assembly to the pump housing assembly before installing the o-ring seal and connecting the connector and fitting assembly to the pump housing assembl the mounting studs go onto the pump housing and must be tightened to 58 nm before ending with 75 nm (43 ft. Lbs. And 55 ft. Lbs. Respectively) on the connector and fitting assembly.