power steering problems,'91 XL4x4

[canucksgirl64]

POWER STEERING PROBLEM ,'91 XL4x4

I have a growling noise when I turn the steering wheel. A few weeks ago the power steering kept going out at low speeds but was ok at normal speed,that would happen on an intermittent basis then it was fine for 2 weeks. Then the noise started, there is no problems with the steering itself except for the noise and a slight steering wheel vibration, the fluid is brown, thin and foamy and splatters when the wheel is turned. I tried replacing fluid, cleaning the valve out and bleeding the line but none of this worked so now I have to assume it's the pump. I have purchased a new pump and I just want to be assured that this is the problem and if it is, what time frame for installation am I to expect? Is there anyone out there that can give me some info?

 

[mrboyle]

Defiantly sounds like the pump.

As for how long it will take to replace, somewhere between an hour and several days.
You will need a special puller to remove the pulley. Without it there is no way to do the job. It also requires a installer, but most pumps come with a bolt that will work to reinstall the pulley. One tip is to put a small amount of grease inside the hole in the pulley to help ease installation.

 

[marragtop]

Not sure where you bought the pump, but some places will lend you the puller for a day or so. As the previous post stated, you have to have a puller to do this job.

Mike