OEM 2001 Buick LeSabre Power Steering Pump

2001 Buick LeSabre Power Steering Pump Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the power steering pump on 2001 Buick LeSabre?

  A: Begin by taking off the Drive Belt before raising the vehicle while supporting it with a drain pan positioned below. Power steering pressure hose as well as power steering return hose and wiring harness need disconnecting from Power Steering Pump. The first step is to lower the vehicle before removing the coolant recovery reservoir and the Power Steering Pump retaining bolts to uninstall the Power Steering Pump. Transmission of the power steering pulley may be required in some cases. The Power Steering Pump should be placed onto the motor before installing its retaining bolts which should get tightened to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). The installation process should start with refitting the coolant recovery reservoir after which you should reposition the vehicle and reconnect all attachments including wiring harness and power steering pressure and return hoses while executing proper hose tightening to 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). Install the Drive Belt while lowering the vehicle and complete power steering system bleeding before conducting a leak inspection.