Impala | 2000-2005 | Base, LS, LS Sport, Police, SS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
Lumina | 1998-1999 | Base, LS, LTZ | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
Monte Carlo | 1998-2005 | Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, LS, LT, SS, SS 35th Anniversary Edition, SS Dale Earnhardt Signature Edition, SS High Sport, SS Pace Car, Z34 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
Q: How to replace the power steering pump on a 3.8L engine on Chevrolet Camaro?
A: A 3.8l engine requires users to remove its Power Steering Pump pulley as the first step followed by detaching both the power steering pressure hose and power steering reservoir hose from the pump. First detach the power steering mounting nuts then you can pull the pump away from the vehicle. Place the new Power Steering Pump inside its mounting position then fasten it with mounting nuts that should reach a torque of 30 nm (23 ft. Lbs.). Reattach the power steering pressure hose followed by the power steering reservoir hose to the pump and refit the Power Steering Pump pulley. Proper operation of the power steering system requires bleeding it as the final step.
Q: How to replace the power steering pump on a 3.8L engine on Chevrolet Impala?
A: A 3.8l engine requires the owner to remove first the accessory Drive Belt followed by vehicle elevation and tire removal. Begin the process by dismounting the electrical connector from the Power Steering Pump and then disconnecting the pressure hose as well as the return hose from this component. You should begin by removing the mounting bolts before extracting the Power Steering Pump from its place. Secondly you should detach the Power Steering Pump reservoir and pulley mechanism from the pump. First install the Power Steering Pump reservoir following attachment of the pulley then position the pump correctly against the engine before securing the mounting bolts up to 34 nm torque using tools (25 ft. Lbs.). After reattaching the power steering pressure hose and return hose you should connect the electrical connector to the Power Steering Pump. The last step requires reinstallation of the accessory Drive Belt followed by power steering fluid addition and system bleeding and then leak inspection.
Q: How to replace the power steering pump on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: And first in replacement of the Power Steering Pump the upper Engine Mount along with the Drive Belt need to be taken off from the vehicle. The pump power steering hoses must be detached by going through power steering pressure hose replacement followed by power steering return hose replacement. The Power Steering Pump mounting bolts need removal to extract the Power Steering Pump from the vehicle. The Power Steering Pump must be positioned onto the engine before following the fastener notice in service precautions. Fasten the Power Steering Pump mounting bolts into place and tighten them to 34 nm (25 ft. Lbs.). Connect power steering hoses to the pump while installing the Drive Belt along with reinstallation of the upper Engine Mount. Power steering system bleeding must occur after filling the Power Steering Pump with power steering fluid.