1998 Honda Accord How to Replace the Power Steering Pump

[@ciaragreen7077]

I just want to say thank you so much I watched your video last night and was able to successfully change my power steering pump in about 30 minutes. If I'm a woman and can do it off your video anyone can you made it very simple and save me lots of money that I didn't have thank you thank you thank you!

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Ciara, So glad to hear that you were able to get it fixed! Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@adkinsaaron60]

Well that gives me hope, Just started going out.

[@Swizzle0011]

this video... it's the reason why my car is drivable right now. thanks

[@DantheFixitMan]

Glad to hear you got it fixed! Thanks for the nice comment, and thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@Iowawalrus]

Dan the Fix it Man would a steady drip be an option ring?

[@Iowawalrus]

o ring

[@Al_Ting378]

With your excellent instructions, I was able to quickly change the power steering pump on my daughter’s Honda. Thank you so much!

[@unclematt3]

Great video! Thank you. FWIW, there's a square on top of the pump that fits a 1/2 drive breaker bar perfectly. You can insert a breaker bar and push up and use that to increase the tension on the belt. Again, thank you and thanks for showing the o-ring.

[@carlloftin2850]

Did you have to add power steering fluid to the pump before installing- to keep air out?

[@kingpunk84]

I just bought a 98 accord ex at auction and it's ugly but in decent shape. Moved it in my driveway to find power steering fluid leaking (knew it was gonna happen soon as it's making noise on the turn of the steering wheel) - I'm glad I found your video. I believe I'll be able to replace my current pump with confidence. Thank you, sir! Subscribed!

[@DantheFixitMan]

Glad to hear my video helped you out! Best of luck to you when you change it. Thanks for watching and subscribing! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@dunet4131]

Thank you instructions were right on point! Thank you.

[@1MrGQ]

The best video on how to do this

[@unebonnevie]

Exellent video! Thank you! This is pretty much the same as the 2001 Honda Accord *4 cynlinder* cars. Unfortunately, they do not sell the o-ring alone for the top part as shown at 4:13. You will have to buy the entire o-ring/gasket kit for the power steering JUST for that o-ring, because your new power steering pump already has all the other gaskets/o-rings/seal in it. Crazy world! One question: The video does not show the replacements of the inlet and outlet o-rings. Where do these go?

[@outbackdiecast6730]

Perfect instructional video man. Thanks! With 250k on my 01 Accord my power steering pump is finally leaking and I'm going to be changing it and the next two days so this helped

[@slkgeothermal]

Great video, I about to change the PS pump on my 2000 Accord and it looks like the exact same as your 1998 model. Thanks for sharing.

[@lilviq219]

Hello Dan Really great video, plan on replacing mine soon but have a question. You mentioned adjusting the tension belt after the new pump has been installed but how much tension is needed?

[@DantheFixitMan]

When you press on the belt, it should only move about 1/2" Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@technofry]

Hello Dan, thank you so much for your educational video. I think this is a DIY job for me. Honda wants to charge me $648 to replace the pump. All I need now is to know where do I buy the pump? Does it have to be OEM? What is the best economical one you recommend? Thank you kindly for any help you can give me.

[@arounevongphichith1639]

thank you very much your video more clear and help me .tomorrow i'll work on my car.

[@gravis00]

Would this fix my engines whine/groan problem? After it warms up there's a loud whine that gets worse when turning.

[@jayzee9273]

Dan, didn't see you add fluid to the new pump or bleed the lines...is that necessary? Also did the o-ring come with the pump? Doing the job for the first time, thanks.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Yes, the O-rings come with the pump, and yes, you will need to bleed the air out of the system by turning the wheels from side to side a few times. Putting fluid in the new pump before starting it doesn't seem to matter too much because it's only for a split second that it would be without fluid. I also noticed that the rebuilt/aftermarket pumps already have some residual oil/fluid leftover in them from the rebuild process. Sometimes it takes a while for all of the air to bleed out. I just did another one of these on an odyssey and the new pump had a warning that required you to flush out the lines prior to installing the new pump, so we drained and refilled it a few times until the fluid was clean. We got the Honda recommended fluid at Napa for about $4 bucks a bottle. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@rcast22651]

Great video Man, But, I noticed this was on a 4 cyl.. engine. Do you think this process would work on a 1999 v6 j-6 platform???

[@faithfirst9775]

GOODNESS I just saved 175 bucks from going to a shop thanks man

[@ItsNana619]

We followed your instructions, but my car is still making loud sounds, especially when we turn the steering wheels. What should we do? Thanks for making this helpful video!

[@DantheFixitMan]

You probably still have air in the lines. With the car running, you can turn the wheel all the way to the left and all the way to the right a few times until there are no more bubbles in the reservoir. Just remember to top it off when complete. Thx again, Dan the Fix it Man

[@ahoorakia]

isn't that a good idea to put some fluid through high pressure hole before installing the hose ,so the pump don't start dry?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Yes, thanks for pointing that out. It would be a great idea to do that. Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@chasemiller7974]

ahoorakia Doing that Is about as effective as putting oil in your oil filter before putting it in. It doesn't hurt so much if it's dry for a couple seconds, but if it is for say a few minutes, you can say goodbye to that pump.

[@chadm528]

Pumps usually come filled with fluid and plugged

[@A6Legit]

Wow looks simple, thanks for the video. I have a project in my future.

[@williamjacques6091]

You saved me a lot of money and effort! Thanks for posting this video, it was excellent!

[@WILDTHING630]

Thanks for your video man!

[@jerrybnasty5115]

Hey what size is the bottom mounting bolts on the power steering pump? 12m and what's the length? I broke mine

[@joshnewman9429]

hello I have a jeep 2000 Cherokee I was driving lights went dim, then wouldn't start just click, but now it will start but dim lights? u think battery or alternator? thanks

[@Jesse-ys8wu]

I tried this in my 98 honda accord lx. Got steering pump off amazon, after replacing my car now makes a whining noise and it looks like it's not taking any fluid. This was my first time doing something like this and I dont know very much about cars. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Saw online that I should bleed the power steering after I changed it but I honestly dont know. Ps I put I new resivor in

[@stayhumble2613]

With the power steering pump pully....does it need to be adjusted to timing like the other pullies or no? I need to replace mine but I don’t want to mess anything up

[@DantheFixitMan]

No, there’s no need for that. Thanks for watching! Best of luck to you! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@codyickes5208]

can i remove the power stearing pump and be fine. rather not have it in my car. the rack and pinion seals leak so i rther take the pump out. what would happen if itake it off.

[@zaydimitri4336]

thanks it helped me you should put more vids up about Honda's

[@fenderguyforlife270]

What size o-ring did you use on the connection point for the high-pressure line on the top?

[@DantheFixitMan]

I believe this video has the link to the Honda O-rings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYfbp5xsjteLY6M Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@Anguilla2001]

It looks easy but I don't have the jacks or stands to bleed the system afterwards

[@jenniferyambor1760]

What if the pulley doesn't come off as easily as in video?

[@joshnewman9429]

got mine replaced still squeaks and no leaks, will this go away

[@atrain_7300]

How do you take the wheel off?

[@robertkoripsky6407]

Great video! Thank you !

[@223kingsquid2]

Great video , your very appreciated

[@albertflores5285]

What size is the pulley nut?

[@michael3408]

Hey Dan so I replaced my PS pump but when I start to turn the steering wheel it starts to squeal and the pulley for the pump slows down...any idea how to fix that?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Mike, The belt may be loose or if it's old, it may need to be replaced. You also probably need to bleed the air out of the system. I know I could have been more specific in the video, but the fluid does need to be flushed out and changed when doing this. There's a few other videos that show how to bleed the pump... Best of luck to you, and thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@gtmassive8193]

Where did u get the pump from

[@Eva6149]

GREAT VIDEO !

[@sickology831]

I just replaced my pump. Now there's another problem my power steering pulley is wobbling. :( I think the pulley is bent I tightened it as much as I could.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Rudy, Sorry to hear it's giving you trouble. It could be a problem with the pump too if the pulley isn't seated correctly on it. Hopefully you are able to get it figured out, or get a replacement pulley for cheap. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@sickology831]

Thanks for the reply, it was the pulley after all. Its all fixed now 👍🏽

[@DantheFixitMan]

Perfect! Thanks for the update Rudy. Glad to hear you got it fixed. Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@termante]

I change pump and now steering is difficult only when backing up, I looked and pully while turning the steering wheel and looks like the pully almost stops turning when I turn my steering wheel and I am not moving....how do I correct this?

[@termante]

Can someone help

[@lukeleonard3965]

termante The drive belt is too loose

[@blasmagana25]

Do you have to bleed out the fluid?

[@joegood2474]

YES. You have to bleed the air out or you'll destroy the new pump in about as fast as you can blink.

[@Postal268]

Thank you

[@seanstaats7007]

It's recommended by honda to hand prime your new pump. Especially since the 98 accord has a remote reservoir. You do this by turning the pully by hand in the direction the drive belt turns about 30 + full rotations. Keep an eye on your reservoir just in case you need to add fluid. After installing the drive belt an starting the car leave your reservoir cap off and turn the wheels all the way left and right until the remaining air is purged and top off with fluid as needed. 🫡

[@incrediblesloth85]

Is this the 6 cyl or 4 cyl?

[@DantheFixitMan]

4 cyl. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@garry1988ify]

Honda accord 2002 power steering pump making grinding noise also throwing out oil ...... Need help please

[@DantheFixitMan]

Did you replace the pump and now the new one is making noise and leaking, or is this the old/existing pump? Sometimes just the o-ring goes bad causing it to suck in air and throw out fluid.

[@davidbest6209]

Dan the Fix it Man I replaced my 99 Honda Accord power steering pump it came with two O-rings a black one and a red one I installed the black one but my fluid is spewing out of the Reservoir can you help me out at all seems like I got air in my system

[@longchang9127]

Thanks

[@apacalyptic1freelancevideo213]

typing how to flush out power steering fluid for new power steering pump

[@4x4offroad70]

FYI: ebay sells pumps for $45

[@ulfrogger3]

Did anyone else have problem where after you finish the installation the steering wheel is hard to turn ??

[@rickyrich3855]

I changed mine but still making the noise.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Ricky, Sorry to hear that...You might want to double check the O-rings or clean and reseal/re-install them. I have had a few problems with these after replacing them and they still leak air and create bubbles causing the noise. I didn't mention it in the video, but you should also flush the system with new Honda Power Steering Fluid. And make sure all of the air is bled out of the system after you're done. Best of luck to you, I hope you get it figured out. Thanks, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@apacalyptic1freelancevideo213]

you forgot to flush out all the old powersteering fluid. which can cause power steering damage to new pully

[@rubenhernandez9689]

👍👍good video

[@MM-je1tg]

I DONE THIS WITH NO PROBLEM 👍

[@joshnewman9429]

thank u

[@isaiahmorales7436]

i know it is just you doing the work but the camera angle was a bit rubbish.

[@thurm101]

Isaiah Morales Just change your power steering pump.

[@isaiahmorales7436]

Great Advice. Couldn't see what bolts to take off and now my engine is leaning all the way down in my engine bay

[@isaiahmorales7436]

srs

[@rodrigoraygoza7810]

Good 👍🏿👍🏿

[@oscarontiveros5117]

2 thumbs up

[@joshnewman9429]

hello I have a jeep 2000 Cherokee I was driving lights went dim, then wouldn't start just click, but now it will start but dim lights? u think battery or alternator? thanks

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Josh, I would guess that is the alternator going bad. You can test it's output with a simple voltmeter. Just put the leads on the battery with the car off (should read around 12.6 if the battery is fully charged) and start the car. The meter should now read somewhere around 13.8-14.2 volts ideally if the alternator is working properly. You can take the car to most auto parts stores and they can do this for you, or you can take the alternator out and take it to them to bench test it before replacing it with a new one. Best of luck to you. Thanks again for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@thurm101]

Will this cause me car to idle high and vibrate at a stop. Since it's got a bit colder outside my power steering pump is loud.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hard to know for sure. I would make sure it's got enough power steering fluid which will probably help with the noise. You might also want to check that there isn't a lot of resistance in the pulley. If the power steering reservoir has a lot of bubbles in it, then the o-ring is probably bad.

[@joshnewman9429]

got mine replaced still squeaks and no leaks, will this go away

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Josh, I would guess that you might still have excessive air in the fluid of the system that should gradually work its way out over a few days to a week of driving, or the new pump is defective. Don't turn the steering wheel fully locked to either side as this will make more air in the system. You also may want to flush the system if you didn't already do that when you replaced the pump. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@joshnewman9429]

thanks

[@joshnewman9429]

thanks

[@ELSHORTYDGO]

Dan the fix it man how do you flush the system to get all the air out?