Power Steering Pump Rebuild

Pretty darn simple

Mopar in it's natural state


Disconnect the battery. ..always.
Pull the pump. 2 hoses and 2 bolts.
The tensioner bolt goes into a water jacket so prepare for that mess...


Now, first pull off the pulley.
I bought a Walmart puller - don't. It's crap. It stripped out and never even pulled the pulley. No problem, Walmart gave me my money back.
I rented one for free (deposit) at the parts store and the pulley came right off.



Next, take the tank off.


And here is the pump


Use a c-clamp to compress the cap a little and remove the retaining clip.



At this point, gently tap the pulley shaft and it all comes out of the casting.

The "rebuild" only consists of replacing a few o-rings and a seal ...I didn't photograph the o-rings....just remove one, go to you kit and find the match and put it in...couldn't get any easier.

Then reassemble it the way it came apart...there's not many parts, just take it apart carefully and it's very simple.

Painted.



Ran out of time. ..I'll reinstall it tomorrow.

Jeff

MrJLR said:

Pretty darn simple

Mopar in it's natural state
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Disconnect the battery. ..always.
Pull the pump. 2 hoses and 2 bolts.
The tensioner bolt goes into a water jacket so prepare for that mess...
View attachment 628498

Now, first pull off the pulley.
I bought a Walmart puller - don't. It's crap. It stripped out and never even pulled the pulley. No problem, Walmart gave me my money back.
I rented one for free (deposit) at the parts store and the pulley came right off.
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Next, take the tank off.
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And here is the pump
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Use a c-clamp to compress the cap a little and remove the retaining clip.
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At this point, gently tap the pulley shaft and it all comes out of the casting.

The "rebuild" only consists of replacing a few o-rings and a seal ...I didn't photograph the o-rings....just remove one, go to you kit and find the match and put it in...couldn't get any easier.

Then reassemble it the way it came apart...there's not many parts, just take it apart carefully and it's very simple.

Painted.
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Ran out of time. ..I'll reinstall it tomorrow.

Jeff

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Looks like your barracuda is the same color as my R/T

Always liked those a bodys fastback is cool but like the coupe design better great wheels friend...Mopar. Or. Nocar !!!!

Only gotcha is the Saginaw pump will work in both directions of rotation buy simply flipping the outer vane housing upside down. Also if you take the pump apart the vanes are square on one side and rounded on the other. The rounded edge goes out. Other than that yes both these and the Federal pumps are super simple.

JimKueneman said:

Only gotcha is the Saginaw pump will work in both directions of rotation buy simply flipping the outer vane housing upside down. Also if you take the pump apart the vanes are square on one side and rounded on the other. The rounded edge goes out. Other than that yes both these and the Federal pumps are super simple.

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@JimKueneman
I know about the getting the vanes in rounded side out....but how can I be 100% positive I have the housing correct? Do you have a diagram?
I was careful to re-install everything the way it came out, But anyone could screw up...
Pump is still on my bench, so now is a good time to double check!

Jeff

MrJLR said:

@JimKueneman
I know about the getting the vanes in rounded side out....but how can I be 100% positive I have the housing correct? Do you have a diagram?
I was careful to re-install everything the way it came out, But anyone could screw up...
Pump is still on my bench, so now is a good time to double check!

Jeff

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There is an arrow on the housing. Get a service manual from myMopar.com it is explained in there.

If it worked before and you put it back the same it is fine.