When I pulled this ring out I did not realize that it was metal coated in rubber and got very confused when I saw metal. What I wound up doing, was starting with a pick such as the one you show in this video to get started. But then I took a Dremel, and used a bit with a point on it to go through the metal part, coming in at a 45 degree or so angle (so I don't go through the washer and hit the pump). Once I got through at that angle, I took a long flathead screwdriver and torqued the washer out.
Does anybody know how the small parts under pressure sensor go back together? I changed out my power steering pump which did not include the sensor and had to swap mine. I was not aware there was anything inside that could fall out and flipped the pump over while removing the reservoir.
I replaced the whole pump on my 2003 and now there is a leak somewhere because I have put 2 and a half cans of the fluid into it and that shit's expensive. I can't see where the leak is. Any suggestions?
born ectomorph live mesomorph the pump supplies oil to the whole power steering system. If there's nothing obvious up top, you might have to get under the car. A dye and black light kit could help you identify the leak.
Thanks for the video, but on the new o-ring seal comes with o-ring spring or we need to remove the old o-ring spring and put it on the new o-ring seal?
Aaron, this is a good video, albeit longer than need be, but you neglect one instruction. That is to stay out of the 10 and 2:30 clock position as viewed with the pump upright. A punch in this location would not be advised as that is where the lube ports are. Also, it is much easier to punch the hole and then insert a small diameter long sheet metal screw (like a drywall screw) and pull the seal out with a pry bar, or best, a small flat nail bar like a Stanley 55-045.
Thanks for your comment- You can always skip the parts that don't apply, but it's hard to fill in gaps. I completed some work recently on a motorcycle shaft drive, where the "how to" video shows the basic overview, but certainly doesn't "get in the weeds." Depending on your level of expertise, sometimes you need to see more. Thanks, again.
When I pulled this ring out I did not realize that it was metal coated in rubber and got very confused when I saw metal. What I wound up doing, was starting with a pick such as the one you show in this video to get started. But then I took a Dremel, and used a bit with a point on it to go through the metal part, coming in at a 45 degree or so angle (so I don't go through the washer and hit the pump). Once I got through at that angle, I took a long flathead screwdriver and torqued the washer out.
Sounds a bit easier than the route I took. Thanks for sharing!
Does anybody know how the small parts under pressure sensor go back together? I changed out my power steering pump which did not include the sensor and had to swap mine. I was not aware there was anything inside that could fall out and flipped the pump over while removing the reservoir.
I replaced the whole pump on my 2003 and now there is a leak somewhere because I have put 2 and a half cans of the fluid into it and that shit's expensive. I can't see where the leak is. Any suggestions?
born ectomorph live mesomorph the pump supplies oil to the whole power steering system. If there's nothing obvious up top, you might have to get under the car. A dye and black light kit could help you identify the leak.
It ended up being the high pressure hose and the rack and pinion leaking. Had that all replaced.
Thanks for the video, but on the new o-ring seal comes with o-ring spring or we need to remove the old o-ring spring and put it on the new o-ring seal?
Raul, the seal I replaced in the video is manufactured with the spring. Thanks for the question!
If you have to ask this question, you should not be attempting this repair.
Thank you I just struggled for a long fucking time now I can hopefully get that out quick tomorro
Aaron, this is a good video, albeit longer than need be, but you neglect one instruction. That is to stay out of the 10 and 2:30 clock position as viewed with the pump upright. A punch in this location would not be advised as that is where the lube ports are. Also, it is much easier to punch the hole and then insert a small diameter long sheet metal screw (like a drywall screw) and pull the seal out with a pry bar, or best, a small flat nail bar like a Stanley 55-045.
Kermit great advice. Doing this again, I'd likely go the sheet metal screw route. Thanks for sharing!
5 min video to show 20 secons worth of work
Thanks for your comment- You can always skip the parts that don't apply, but it's hard to fill in gaps. I completed some work recently on a motorcycle shaft drive, where the "how to" video shows the basic overview, but certainly doesn't "get in the weeds." Depending on your level of expertise, sometimes you need to see more. Thanks, again.
what year is your saab?
It's a 2007
Did you replace the outer seal too?
Rob, I replaced the outer seal and the seal between the pump and the reservoir. I generally replace the easily accessible stuff while I have it apart.
Awesome, thanks. I have a little seepage in ours and I figured I would try and replace those two seals in lieu of replacing the whole pump