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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1997SC1 AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - POWER RACK & PINIONOVERHAULPOWER STEERING PUMPDISASSEMBLY
1997 Saturn SC1 Automatic
Power Steering Pump: Disassembly
1997 Saturn SC1 AutomaticSECTION Disassembly
- Remove power steering pump. See POWER STEERING PUMP under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Remove reservoir retaining clips. Remove reservoir from housing. Remove "O" ring from housing.
- Remove pump pulley using Pulley Remover (SA9162C). Remove pump bracket from pump. Remove discharge fitting, flow control valve and spring. See Fig 1 .
- Insert a punch into pump housing access hole to remove end cover retaining ring. If necessary, compress end cover with one end of "C" clamp on end cover, and other end on shaft (put a piece of wood between shaft end and clamp to protect shaft).
- Gently push drive shaft to remove end cover, "O" ring, pressure plate spring and pressure plate. Remove drive shaft assembly consisting of shaft, rotor, vanes, pump ring, thrust plate and shaft retaining ring. Remove large "O" ring, 2 dowel pins and shaft seal from pump housing. Remove shaft retaining ring to disassemble shaft assembly.
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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.