Getting your car in and out of tight spaces can be a real pain if you don’t have the right tools. In this article, we will teach you how to remove a power steering cylinder from a car using simple tools that you likely already have in your garage.
What You’ll Need
If you’ve ever needed to remove the power steering cylinder from your car, then you know that it can be a daunting task. Here’s what you’ll need to get the job done:
-A set of Allen wrenches
-A ratchet and a socket set
-A plunger
-A bucket or a large container
-A rag or a old shirt
-An acetylene torch
-Junk mail or newspapers to cover the work area
How to Remove the Power Steering Cylinder
Power steering is a key component of driving comfort and convenience, so it’s important to know how to remove and replace the power steering cylinder. This guide will show you how to do it safely and easily.
First, make sure that the car is fully parked and the keys are out of the ignition. Next, locate the power steering fluid reservoir located below the car on the driver’s side. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the cap, then drain the fluid into a container. Be sure to label and date the container!
Next, locate the power steering pump assembly on the engine bay. It will be connected to a large gearbox-style pulley system with several hoses attached. Disconnect all of the hoses, then use a 9/16th wrench to remove the bolt that holds the pump assembly in place.
Remove the pump by carefully pulling it out from under the car. Be sure to keep any debris or fluid away from the gears inside of the pump assembly. Once it’s free, discard it or recycle it if possible.
Replace the old power steering pump with a new one by reversing these steps. Be sure to reattach all of the hose connections before replacingthe bolt.
Tips for Removing a Power Steering Cylinder
If you have a power steering cylinder that needs to be replaced, it’s important to do the job correctly so that your vehicle remains in good working order. This is especially true if you don’t have any experience working on cars or trucks. Here are a few tips for removing a power steering cylinder:
1. Disconnect the battery and the negative cable first.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the wheel well liner.
4. Remove the power steering pump assembly (usually four bolts).
5. Unplug the power steering hose from the water pump (usually two connectors).
6. Remove the power steering motor mount bolts (four).
7. Slide the motor out of its bracket and remove it from the car.
8. Disconnect the power steering hoses from the reservoir and from each other (usually four connectors).
9. Drain the fluid from each power steering hose and replace it with new fluid.
10. Reinstall all of the parts in reverse order, making sure not to forget to reconnect any of the hoses!