This is the era of swank new cars and extremely efficient engines. Hydraulic power steering, amazing tire suspension and overall a great driving experience is the order of the day. Hydraulic power steering amongst other things have made a lot of difference to the way cars are driven. So how does a power steering work and what are its components? Lets check out.
Well, hydraulic power steering is a hydraulic steering system, which reduces the steering effort on cars by exerting a hydraulic pressure, helping in turning of the wheels. This mechanism consists of a steer torque detector, controlled pressure distributor case, hydraulic booster pump, tank with a working liquid and connection hoses. Now, if the pump has developed a defect and is not working properly, the safety and security of the driver is hampered.
Well, hydraulic power steering is a hydraulic steering system, which reduces the steering effort on cars by exerting a hydraulic pressure, helping in turning of the wheels. This mechanism consists of a steer torque detector, controlled pressure distributor case, hydraulic booster pump, tank with a working liquid and connection hoses. Now, if the pump has developed a defect and is not working properly, the safety and security of the driver is hampered.
Changing The Power Steering Pump
- The first thing you do is loosen the car engine drive belt and let the belt slip over the power steering pump pulley. For sucking as much as power steering fluid, use a suction pump. Disconnect the lines and fluid return hose, after placing the drain pan beneath the pump. Drain the fluid and other things totally. There could be a need to remove the air cleaner housing for reaching to the return hose.
- For preventing the leakage, block the ends of all the lines. Detach the electric power steering pump from the engine by removing the mounting fasteners. Make sure that you pull it totally free from the car and inspect it to see if there is any glitch.
- Now check out and measure how far is the protrusion of the pump shaft from the face of the pulley hub. That is, if the removal of the pulley is necessary for the access to the pump, which is the case with some engines.
- This set up requires to be installed again in appropriate positioning, once the new pump is installed.
- Now implementing the reverse removal procedure, replace power steering pump. Ensure all the fasteners are fitted properly. Now let the power steering system bleed for a few moments. Now bleeding here refers to letting out the excess air in the system and fill the appropriate liquid. Check out the repair manual for that and if there are any other issues.
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