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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1989SKYHAWK S/E, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER STEERING PUMP (FWD)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONROTATING GROUPREMOVAL
1989 Buick Skyhawk S/E, Standard
Rotating Group: Removal
1989 Buick Skyhawk S/E, StandardSECTION Removal
- Remove pump from vehicle as previously described. Remove pump pulley and drive shaft assembly as previously described. Using a small punch in access hole, remove retaining ring.
- Using a 5/8" piece of bar stock, press on pressure plate hub from drive shaft side of housing until thrust plate can be removed. Remove "O" ring seal from housing.
- Remove pump rotor, rotor vanes, pump ring dowel pins, pump ring, pressure plate and pressure plate spring from housing. It may be necessary to use a press to remove pressure plate from pump cavity.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.