OEM 2000 Chevrolet Impala Power Steering Pump

2000 Chevrolet Impala Power Steering Pump Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the power steering pump on 2000 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: A drain pan should be positioned under the vehicle before removing the coolant recovery reservoir for the replacement of the Power Steering Pump. The first step includes detaching the Power Steering Pump pulley from the Power Steering Pump after removing the ignition wiring harness in its proximity. The Power Steering Pump assembly requires the removal of mounting bolts followed by disconnecting the power steering pressure line (3.8 L or 3.4 L) and power steering return hose (3.4 L or 3.8 L). You should disconnect the Power Steering Pump reservoir from its connection to the pump body. To install the Power Steering Pump reservoir joins it to the pump while placing the pump assembly against the engine before fastening the mounting bolts at a torque of 34 nm (25 ft. Lbs.). After linking the power steering pressure line with the return hose the technician reinstall the ignition control wiring harness then attaches the Power Steering Pump pulley. The vehicle maintenance should start with reservoir reinstallation then filling the power steering system for bleeding and leak inspection before drain pan removal.