Replacing a Power Steering Pump on a Chevy Impala
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- In this video, we are replacing the power steering pump on a 2008 Chevy Impala with a 3500 v6. This procedure will be very similar for almost any car in terms of steps necessary to change the pump.
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What a let down. I was really wanting to hear him talk and talk and talk and talk and talk about nothing and tell us his life story before he fixed the problem like a lot of guys here on YT do. Instead, he got right to the point and showed us what we came here to see. Great job! Now I'm going out to the garage to change the PS pump on my daughter's car.
thats exactly what i have to do for my daughter. i chased a misfire code around and around and finally noticed the pump is starting to fail. causing a misfire at idle
How does a bad pump cause a misfire?
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Facts ! That’s exactly what I needed
Same here. Fixing my daughter's car lol
Couldn’t have made a better video period. Everything spot on and you just helped a man who grew up without a dad and has never been able to successfully turn a wrench…. Now that I’m raising 4 of my own I had to start saving money anyway I can. Thank you so very much for your time sir. I really appreciate that.
Very impressed with the clarity of this video and all the little tricks. I would put the oil filler neck back on after taking the cover off to keep stuff from getting in it. *CZcams certified mechanic* I really appreciate this video
Thank you for the detailed video mine has been whining for a couple of months now will be attempting to change it on a 2010 Impala
Excellent DIY Instructions. Very very helpful as both audio and visuals are recorded clearly. Thanks.
This looks like the inside of the hood of my 2006 chevy montw carlo. So glad I found this. Glad to see I don't even need to lift the car to do this.
Fantastic vid good angles and tips
Been trying to fix any non computer problems on any car I have
I have a 2008 lt that I am trying to bring back to life. Thank you for this gem! 💎
Me too 2010 ltz
I brought back a 07 Impala SS. Shit is hella fun to Drive! Also Have a 08 LT !
@@cammims7645 yeah I bet with that fun torque steer Haha wtf your a joke
Nice video, thank you for taking the time to post this.
This video should have more views than it does. Very clear video
Haha thank you! I am actually a little surprised how many it does have. There are a lot of people looking to replace Chevy Impala power steering pumps out there
Good video. Straight to the point!
Thanks great video, easy and to the point....Thumbs up!!!
Video is very well put together. Thanks.
Easy to follow. Excellent!!
Great instruction and presentation. Thanks
Great video! Very good audio, the presentation was concise and the editing was professional!
Outstanding performance video slow and very thorough
Buen vídeo muchas gracias, por la ayuda es fabuloso cuando todo pasó a pasó lo que se debe hacer para realizar, el reemplazo, de verdad MUCHAS GRACIAS ,FELICIDADES
Gread video, you make it look so easy.
Nice video man, solid instructions
Thanks! Hope it will help you.
U think this will be the same as a Chevy malibu 2000.. and u said u had to put a new pully back on .. can u still use the old one that u take off the old pump?
Did you have to put the serpentine belt back on or got around it
where can i get the vacum pump you got ?
Thank you very much, very explicit
How do I know if I need a pump or rack?
I replaced mine and it started failing to circulate the fluid not sure what happened just junk? Last one did the same thing the OEM one
What part did you use?
That was outstanding!!!
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
This video was Helpful thank you
Awesome. Hope it makes your power steering pump replacement much easier. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Does this apply to the SS model?
This is exactly what I need done to my Chevy impala 2010 LS 3.5
Thanks! Great video
Great job
Where does the o rings go ???
My son and I have lost power steering on his impala. We also noticed the fluid is frothy when we check it with the engine running. The fluid is also high when the engine is off. We know the rack is leaking some. But would a new oil likely remedy these problems? Thanks.
In case of similar future issues, your power steering pump likely failed, and sent some metal fragments through rack seal. You will need a new rack and pinion, as well as steering pump.
Another option is to remove rack and pinion, and rebuild rack seal, but it would be more costly in labor time.
Doing this job currently, both pump and steering rack!
@@gvebtb Thanks for the info. I think you’re spot on. We got rid of that car. It was one of the biggest pieces of a;$t I have ever had to deal with… I think it was neglected before us…
Well made video
What is the plug you used to create a vacuum seal on your powersteering fluid res?
It was a silicone bung for a wine carboy. They make a power steering bleed adapter kit that is available at AutoZone if you aren't able to rig something up. You may be able to fabricate something using the lid off the old pump also.
Here's the one I used from Amzn: RiteBrew Rubber Stopper - Size 10 - Drilled
Will replacing this take car of the gurgling sound behind the steering wheel?
Take your lips off the straw and put down the soda.
Do you really need that special tool or is that optional also were do u go to get that vacuum pump
That is just a brake bleeding vacuum pump with a wine carboy stopper on it. You can get them on Amazon or at most auto parts stores.
2009 but pump and tank are by firewall. Deep down.why?
Thanks bro🇺🇸
The stick through the pulley.. lol
If you hold a backup on it like when you removed it, the pulley won’t spin..
I have a 2006 and it's leaking fluid somewhere but I can't figure it out. Any ideas on what would typically cause this? Thanks
Could be the high pressure line between the pump and the rack and pinion. Those rust out pretty easy.
Could be leaking from your low pressure line, mine was leaking from the high pressure seal going bad. I've heard a bad pulley could cause a leak 😳 goodluck
@@austinnehrenz4940 I figured it out. When the shadetree mechanic replaced the pump he didn't bleed the air correctly. So it was squealing and pushing the fluid out thru the top of the pump. Thanks!
Thank you!!
GOOD JOB
After I charged my pressure line now im have problems getting pump back on someone help plz an no there is nothing ing the area that it sets in
The pump bolts up to a bracket with three bolts. It sets in from the back side. You may have to get the pump mostly into position before attaching the high pressure line since it has a pretty specific route it has to run and is very inflexible.
I legitimately CAN NOT get this pump out.. is there any suggestion or idea on why i cant get it up out. i got all 3 bolts out
Can you see what it is caught on? You may need to unclip a couple clips on the wire loom that goes near or over it and push that to the side. And do some pretty generous wiggling to get it loose and up out. Seems to have to come about straight upwards and rotate clock wise a little to allow the hydraulic hose underneath to bend gently as it lifts.
@@CoolStuffGuysLike yah so the metal line coming out the bottom was hindering us from getting it up as it was catching on the metal directly next to it. we eventually took off a metal mount the idl pulley was on and 2 other bolts then took the metal pressure line coming off the bottom out. that allowed us to get it up and out. thank u so much
Can you get the air out some other way? I don’t have one of those pumps
Racking back and forth without the vacuum would probably get some air out still. You may also be able to use the Advance Auto free tool rental to borrow a vacuum pump. Then it is just a matter of rigging something up to get it to seal on the top of the reservoir.
@@CoolStuffGuysLike Fun fact, the seal that comes with new pump works for vacuum. At least somewhat lol just a red cap of sorts
Dude thanks bro
Why are you removing the pulley and putting a different one on when you're supposed to be replacing entire pump? Does the new pump not come with the pulley?
The new pump doesn't come with a pulley. You may be able to get one with a pulley already installed but I haven't seen one. You can rent the puller tool for free at any advance auto though.
@@CoolStuffGuysLike I had a pulley on the AC compressor break off while driving on my last car. That new compressor came with the pulley so why is it power steering doesn't? I think it was a bearing that broke and made it fly off on the compressor. You're expected to go buy a new pulley separate? Is this normal practice?
@@alexanderledvina8743 Most pulleys are still good, when a power steering pump goes bad. 9/10 times, it's the pump, not the pulley.
After renting the puller, it takes all of 8 minutes to remove pulley, and install on new pump. Speaking from extremely recent experience, as I literally just finished my own. Hands still greasy lol
Any idea how much fluid I will need roughly? Cannot seem to find the capacity anywhere. Would really suck to have it in and finished and be a bottle short. Appreciate it.
A quart should be plenty. The actual pump only holds a little bit. Maybe 10oz or so. You won't lose much out of the lines during the swap, and won't lose any out of the steering rack. So you really just need to refill the reservoir and account for any bubbles that may have gotten into the system.
How much is the repair if I had it done like what’s usually the price
I would guess around $250-$350 depending on the shop. If it's leaking make sure to check the high pressure line too. It is sometimes the source of the leak.
Cool Stuff Guys Like I appreciate it I had the pump checked it was fine but I have a leak so I needed a thicker fluid now it’s fine
Thank You
I was going to say it's easier to remove the pulley with the pump in a vice but you mentioned it
Can a power steering pump leak ??
It can and eventually will if your car is old enough. The seals on that shaft can only last so long.
We appreciate the fuck out of you for getting to the point and giving good viewing angles (as good as they can physically get), great video. Time to swap my girls pump..... Giggity
a 15mm 5 sided FLARE nut wrench is well worth the money!
These high pressure line nuts (called flare nuts) round off if you look at them funny. Then you have to replace the high pressure line! what a pain!
A set of flare nut wrenches can be found for about $20 and is worth twice the money easily!!!!
Now i can fix this on my car. It currently sounds like a tank when i turn it
Wish you gave the start to finish clock - so when I go to the garage I have an idea on average time/labor to suspect as generally anymore that's the highest charge.
Puts ratchet on tenstioner. Ratchet slips cuts finger to the bone. says fuck it
You said lift up and I tried that for 10 minutes. You push the 3/8 ratchet DOWN on the tensioner lol
You will only have to push down if you put the ratchet on 180 degrees from the way I used it in the video which will work but will not have nearly the leverage advantage as you would from hanging the ratchet off the end. It is clockwise basically so if you are at 9 O Clock it is up and if you are at 3 O Clock it is down.
They tryna charge me $308 , and one person said $238 🤦🏿♂️ just to do that looked harder than I thought
THE VIDEO IS WORKING ON A 3.5 NOT A 3.6!
My pump went out like 2 months ago, all the fluid leaked out so I'm assuming lines are none dry, what kind of problem could this create?
If the car was parked it is probably fine. If it was driven dry for a while it could mess up the seals in the rack and pinion assembly. If that's the case you are probably better off just replacing the rack and pinion instead of trying to replace the seals. They are about $100-$150. It might be fine though...
This guy sounds like nikki sixx of motley crue lol
What year?! Waste of time
2008 as mentioned in the video description but it will apply to all years with the 3500 V6.