What is power steering?
Power steering is a mechanical system that helps the driver steer the vehicle's wheels.
This system has been fitted to most 4x4s for over 20 years. It reduces the effort required to steer the vehicle by using an additional power source.
This technology is particularly useful off-road, especially at low speeds, where manoeuvres requiring large steering wheel movements are more common than on the road.
Why renovate or replace the power steering pump?
After many years or kilometres, the power steering pump on your 4x4 may show signs of weakness.
The most common problem is the various seals or the moving parts, which are worn.
In this article, we explain how to change the power steering pump on your vehicle.
We chose to change the power steering pump on a Nissan Y60.
This tutorial is valid for many 4x4 models.
TOOLS REQUIRED
To change the power steering pump on your 4x4, you will need :
- 14 and 24 mm open-end spanners
- Ratchet spanner + 14 and 24 mm sockets
- Multi-socket pliers
- Phillips screwdriver
- Jack
- Axle stands
- Rags
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
To give you an idea of the level of difficulty of our tutorials, we've graded them from 1 to 5.
Changing the power steering pump on a 4x4 is level 2.
WORKSHOP
PARTS
Power steering pumps
Rebuild kit
Find the steering pump or rebuild kit to suit your vehicle:
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