Q: How to replace the Power Steering Pump (LP1, LY7) on Cadillac CTS?
A: Start the Power Steering Pump (LP1, LY7) replacement process by placing a drain pan under the bottom of the vehicle. Start by removing the power steering pulley followed by disconnection of the power steering outlet hose from the pump and power steering pressure line. Initially detach the Power Steering Pump bracket from engine bolts and afterward eliminate the Power Steering Pump and bracket assembly. Next proceed with removing Power Steering Pump to bracket bolts before removing the pump from the bracket. Install the Power Steering Pump to bracket by securing it first then tightening the Power Steering Pump to bracket bolts at 22 nm (17 ft. Lbs.). The installation process requires mounting the Power Steering Pump and bracket assembly first and securing this setup through Power Steering Pump bracket to engine bolts that need to be tightened to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). After cleaning the material from the line and sealing it with a new component replace and fasten the power steering pressure line to pump while tightening it to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). After attaching the power steering reservoir outlet hose to the pump continue by reinstalling the power steering pulley and taking away the drain pan that was under the vehicle. Power steering system bleeding must be performed as the last step.
Q: How to replace the power steering pump (RPO LH2) on Cadillac XLR?
A: Users must start replacement of the Power Steering Pump (RPO LH2) by taking out the power steering fluid reservoir first. Secondly you must detach the Power Steering Pump pulley. Begin by unhinging the Power Steering Reservoir outlet pipe/hose as well as the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose which are attached to the pump. The next procedure requires standard removal of Power Steering Pump bolts. Secure the Power Steering Pump by inserting the mounting bolts then tighten them to 25 nm (18 lb ft). Secure the Power Steering Reservoir outlet pipe/hose along with the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose directly onto the pump housing. The Power Steering Pump pulley should be installed before reattaching the power steering fluid reservoir to its position. End the process by filling the power steering system followed by manual bleeding.
Q: How to replace the power steering pump on the LY7 - Gas, 6 Cylinder, 3.6L, SFI, V6 on Cadillac SRX?
A: Starting the Power Steering Pump replacement for the ly7 requires first removing the front air deflector and placing drain pans under the vehicle according to its fluid needs. The first step involves draining the maximum amount of power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir before proceeding to uninstall the air cleaner assembly. The subsequent steps involve detaching the Power Steering Pump pulley before disconnecting the outlet hose from the power steering fluid reservoir and disconnecting the inlet hose from the power steering gear. Remove all bracket bolts from the Power Steering Pump. Take out the Power Steering Pump unit together with the bracket from the vehicle before moving the bracket when needed. The Power Steering Pump installation requires placing the pump along with its bracket back into the vehicle while following the bracket bolt installation order to tighten them up to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). After draining the fluid from hoses remove the drain pans while reattaching the power steering gear inlet hose along with the power steering fluid reservoir outlet hose. Lastly wipe away excess fluid from all fittings. The final step involves putting back the front air deflector together with Power Steering Pump pulley and air cleaner assembly followed by power steering fluid addition and bleeding procedure.