2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Power Steering Pump Seal Leak

[BSnyder]

Can anyone help me with information on how to replace a power steering pump seal. How difficult is the job, how long should it take, what parts are needed, what is the recommended fluid, and where can I get detailed instructions. I've searched the site for info. with little luck. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Brad

 

[Joe Mc]

Brad - I'm sure the search will yeild you a multitude of information on this subject. I haven't had the pleasure to have to replace mine yet and don't hope to anytime soon. I've noticed there's been alot of discussion recently about this topic so it should come rather quickly when you search. Good luck & happy wrenching.

 

[BigPapa]

Brad,



Is it the PS pump or the vacuum pump? I just replaced the vacuum pump seal in mine. Check out my post here:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/...ad.php?t=115442



Scott

 

[crabman]

Another Site

BS,

Try this site:

http://www.fixinrams.com

crabman

 

[Ram4Sam]

Like crabman said.....

BS, I used the kit from Fixin Rams site. It is way more money (about 60 bucks) than just the seal kit from cummins, but worth every penny. He sends a dvd that shows in great detail, how to service the vac pump once you have it out of the vehicle. Also, included are some seal driving tools(pvc pipe,ftngs) that work great for removing the old seal and installing the new one. The kit comes with seal, o-rings, and a new gasket for the vac pump to engine block. After removing the battery and the intake tube, it is fairly easy to remove and install the vac pump assy. No special tools needed, I just used wrenches, sockets, and a razor knife to cut the fluid lines on the pump. If you suck the ps pump dry before you cut the lines, it doesn't make that much of a mess. If you cut them right at the clamps, the hoses are still long enough to reattach, but probably only once. Others have done this job by removing the steering pump first to avoid cutting the lines but it is much easier to remove the vac pump/ps steering pump as one unit. Plus, your power steering fluid gets changed this way. Good luck!



Sam