Power Steering Pump Rebuild

[CUDA JAS]

Ok, so any tips to getting the reservoir off a Saginaw power steering pump?

I set out to rebuild mine today and I just can not get the damn thing apart!!!

[anlauto]

It has what every Walrus wants.....A nice tight Seal....

With the bolts out....it should just pull apart..

Got pictures ?

[HemiOrange70]

this article has some pics-hope it helps
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/chassis-suspension/ccrp-1212-power-steering-fix-junkyard-builder/

[CUDA JAS]

It has what every Walrus wants.....A nice tight Seal....

With the bolts out....it should just pull apart..

Got pictures ?

Alan...that is so wrong man!!!   

Bolts...which bolts?




I'm kidding, yes I took the bolts out.  Sorry no pics.

I stopped and put it all back together after I started to bend the outside rim of the reservoir trying to separate it.  I did not want to destroy the thing.

This is the old style pump, not the newer triangular type pump. 

So any tips before I try it again?

Jason

 

[burdar]

They can be difficult.  Make sure the fitting that the PS hose attaches to is removed.  It's not part of the reservoir...it's a separate piece.  Spray the perimeter of the reservoir with penetrating oil and let it sit and work down into the gap.  Just go easily.  You may bend it a little...I did.  You'll have to straighten it out once it's off.  Rebuilding the pump itself is gravy.

[roadman5312]

Also when you take the fitting off that Burdar spoke of there may or may not be a valve and springs in there. 

[CUDA JAS]

They can be difficult.  Make sure the fitting that the PS hose attaches to is removed.  It's not part of the reservoir...it's a separate piece.  Spray the perimeter of the reservoir with penetrating oil and let it sit and work down into the gap.  Just go easily.  You may bend it a little...I did.  You'll have to straighten it out once it's off.  Rebuilding the pump itself is gravy.

Yep I removed that fitting (all the internals are there as well).

I am trying not to make the car undrivable for any length of time, so, I just put it all back together for now.  I my try it later in the summer if it looks like we will get a crappy week, so I can let it sit for a few days.

No big deal, its not leaking too bad at this point.

Jason