How do you replace a power steering pump?

Replace the drive belt if it is frayed or shows other signs of wear. Drain the power steering fluid reservoir by using a large syringe or siphon. Slide a drain pan underneath the Maxima to catch any power steering fluid that drips down while you replace the power steering pump and remove the hoses.

How do you install a power steering pump in a 2003 maxima?

Unscrew the power steering pump’s mounting bolts and slide the pump through the opening in the inner wheel hub. Insert the new power steering pump into your 2003 Maxima. Install new copper sealing washers and use a torque wrench to tighten the pressure line banjo bolt to 51 foot-pounds.

How to change a leaking power steering hose high?

After you have found the leak and know you need to change your power steering pressure hose here are the steps. 7) Check how hose is attached, so the new one goes on the same. 12) Top off power steering fluid to cold line. 13) Next time you drive check the fluid level again. Virtually the same steps for any make of vehicle.

How do you Bleed power steering fluid on a Nissan Maxima?

Top off the power steering fluid on your 2003 Nissan Maxima and reinstall the tire. Reconnect the negative battery cable so that it is tight and snug on the battery terminal. Bleed the power steering system on your 2003 Maxima by checking to make sure that the power steering fluid reservoir is filled to the cold mark on the reservoir.

How do you replace a power steering press?

The press has two pieces — (a) a through bolt, and (b) a hub press. 1) Screw the hub press completely on the through bolt. 2) Grease the pulley and the pump hub. 3) Place pulley on pump hub. 4) Attach through bolt into hub. NOTE: Be absolutely certain to tighten the through bolt completely in the hub.

Can a power steering pump be rebuilt or replaced?

The power steering pump is a hardened pump, where the failure mode is normally fluid leakage around the gaskets and seals. So which to do? A replacement or a rebuild? In my opinion, the power steering pump should be viewed as a line replaceable unit. Rebuilding will not be addressed in this instructable.

How do you replace power steering in a Chevy Silverado?

Reconnect the negative (black) battery terminal. Use a funnel to direct the power steering fluid into the pump, and pour until the fluid reaches the fill line. To make sure the power steering fluid is circulating throughout the entire system, turn on the engine and rotate the steering wheel left as well as right multiple times.

How do you attach a power steering pulley?

Attach Power Steering pulley. This is performed with the pulley press. The press has two pieces — (a) a through bolt, and (b) a hub press. 1) Screw the hub press completely on the through bolt. 2) Grease the pulley and the pump hub. 3) Place pulley on pump hub. 4) Attach through bolt into hub.