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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1997SC1 AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - POWER RACK & PINIONOVERHAULPOWER STEERING PUMPREASSEMBLY
1997 Saturn SC1 Automatic
Power Steering Pump: Reassembly
1997 Saturn SC1 AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
- Lubricate NEW shaft seal with power steering fluid. Drive seal
into housing using suitable socket. Install thrust plate, rotor and
retaining ring onto shaft to form shaft assembly. See Figure
. Install shaft
assembly into housing.NOTE: Pump will not operate if pump ring is installed with indentation on pump ring facing downward. See Fig 1 .
- Install dowel pins through thrust plate into housing. Install pump ring into housing, ensuring indentation on pump ring is facing upward. See Fig 1 . Install vanes into pump rotor (vanes can be installed in either direction).
- Install NEW lubricated pump housing "O" ring into housing groove. Align holes in pressure plate with dowel pins, and then install pressure plate. Position pressure plate spring against pressure plate (spring can be installed in either direction).
- Install NEW lubricated "O" ring onto end cover. Lubricate outer edge of end cover. Press end cover into housing far enough to install retaining ring. Ensure retaining ring is fully seated in groove.
- Install flow control valve and spring into pump housing. Install discharge fitting. Install bracket onto pump. Install pump pulley using Pulley Remover/Installer (SA9162C).
- Install NEW lubricated reservoir "O" ring onto reservoir. Push reservoir straight into pump housing. Install reservoir retaining clips. Install pump. Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING under LUBRICATION.
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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.