Power Steering Pump: Service and Repair

Vane Pump

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose clamps up to 25 mm diameter (3094)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)

Perform The Following:

Removing

For all repair work, especially in the engine compartment due to the tight working conditions, observe the following:

• Route lines of all types (for example for fuel, hydraulic, EVAP canister system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) correctly. The original path must be followed.

• Make sure to allow sufficient clearance for all moving or hot components.

- Clamp off suction and return hose on the power steering fluid reservoir.






1. Hose clamp (3094)


- Loosen the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the ribbed belts.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and the belt pulley - 1 -.

- Remove the nut - 1 - and the pressure line from the power steering pump.






- Open spring clamp and pull suction hose - 2 - off the power steering pump.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove power steering pump - 1 - from retainer.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Replace seals and gaskets.

• Before installing the new power steering pump on the intake side, fill the hydraulic oil and install it by hand until oil drains out on the high pressure side.

• Hose supports and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installation.

• Secure all hose connections with new hose clamps Parts Catalog.

- Install power steering pump.

- Install the ribbed belt, and then check ribbed belt alignment.

• Make sure the ribbed belt fits correctly in the belt pulley.

- Bleed steering system => [ Steering, Bleeding After Replacing ] Service and Repair.

- Check hydraulic fluid level and fill, if necessary => [ Power Steering Fluid Level, Checking ] Power Steering Fluid Level, Checking.

- Check the steering system for leaks. Refer to => [ Steering, Checking for Leaks ] Steering, Checking for Leaks.

Tightening specification