How to Remove & Replace Power Steering Reservoir on a Jeep Cherokee & Wrangler

[@loganhahn]

A no BS, clarifying, helpful video. Thanks Martin.

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

I recently bought a power steering pump with the reservoir attached and after installing it i turned on my jeep and it began leaking pretty bad from where the reservoir meets the pump, where you said to add some lube. After watching this im just glad i dont have to remove and install that pulley again. Thanks for making a video bro

[@mikeolson6843]

Thank you for posting! This is the same type of reservoir that is on many GM vehicles. This is the only video I found on how to remove them. I'm sure I could have figured it out. But, a good video sure helps.

[@kathymitchell3157]

You are the only one to have this video. Heart work.

[@MrHumanMonster]

Thanks man , best video ever ! you saved me alot of time and money , looking forward more amazing videos man !

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@zlee94]

What size is the o-ring? Very helpful video 👍

[@steven6692]

Thanks for the vid martin Im allmost ready to transform the cooling system on my 04 wj...bougth the alluminum radiator from ebay, the 12 blade ford fan and clutch, the 180° thermostat and the reservoir also has to be changed since the one for the hydraulic fan has two return outlets on it...so im getting one from an older model jeep...what a mission!

[@jimfrider6778]

Great video, very clear and complete. Thanks!

[@genewestburg831]

Another well done video. Thanks Martin.

[@ronmower3694]

only vid on utube thanx

[@Your32Maker]

thanks.. will be doing first p/s reservoir swap tomorrow... saved me a few minutes with this video...

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you like the video. I'm also happy that I could be of some help.

[@Your32Maker]

ended up wedging a pocket screwdriver in there and tapping it out with a hammer... worked flawlessly ...

[@martinbuilt]

Your32Maker I'm glad to hear that the video helped you out.

[@petersaurusrex9135]

Exactly the video i needed

[@ryanhardman7835]

Thanks very much dude. Ive had a leak coming from my PS hydros and your vid makes me believe its leaking from the pump o-ring to the reservoir. Now I know how to work those clamps ;) Much obliged sir. PS have you ever heard of the plastic reservoirs ever cracking?

[@ssflo7583]

Thank you for the video. Exactly what I needed.

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you liked it and found it helpful thank you for watching.

[@theinnovationhandyman]

great easy to follow video. Thanks so much

[@austinaubinoe]

thank a lot! works the same way on a pump off a 4.7l WJ.

[@tgallegosmx72]

I replaced the reservoir but o'ring seems to be wrong in size. Does anyone know the size of the o'ring? Thanks in advance

[@WHOMEWHOYOU]

Thanks martinbuilt..... helped out a LOT !! & have a 99 grand cherokee 4.7 & subscribed !!

[@greenmarine5]

Awesome video thank you so much !!!

[@calvinhobbes8814]

Thanks martin saved me $80.

[@ghrohrs2020]

Hi Martin. This is exactly what I was seeking for my 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic. I'm just replacing the reservoir. I'm guessing I'll need to remove the entire pump/reservoir apparatus to make clip removal easy. Do you have a video for removing that entire set you have in the video? I'd like to do this at home. I hope my pump hasn't failed, but not sure how to test or discern that just yet. This is great. Thank you.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, this video may help you to remove the pump kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGXLnnSsgLiKg7M there are 3 13mm bolts that hold the pump to the intake manifold.

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

Thanks I always wondered how those connect together also had wondered if they were like two separate units that were just attached together. Granted I have a different model but at least on the model you are showing it seems to connect the two or does fluid not actually pass through there?

[@martinbuilt]

The fluid passes from the reservoir through the pump and exit to the high pressure hose. Thank you for watching.

[@moonlitwyvern6840]

Thanks!!!Cant believe It was that simple.

[@martinbuilt]

James Turner Your Welcome

[@FreakingDolphin92]

How can I find the O-ring size for the power steering reservoir on a Cherokee 84?

[@woodstovehooters4558]

Me again…do you think a bad pump and/or dirty filter could cause the hydraulic radiator fan pump to have so low a flow that the fan never spins, but the pressure is still good enough for power steering? trying to troubleshoot my 06 Commander 5.7L overheating condition, i.e. fan never coming “on” (it’s not seized, changed fluid, checked solenoid, verified PWM signal, temporarily disconnected engine temp sensor, etc.). seems like folks experience low rpm problems, but i don’t see anyone having a “no rpm” condition like i have

[@martinbuilt]

If it doesn't spin at all I think it's the fan motor

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Nice pump, I just picked up a PSC and am putting it on my Wrangler. The ATSCO reman from AutoZone failed in less than a week. How do you like your pump?

[@AndreiDRoman]

I have a question: The plastic sleeve and o ring proper position between the pump and reservoir? could not find any info so far, and i cannot see it clearly in this video. Could someone tell me please.

[@martinbuilt]

here is a video that may answer your question kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZi5qICKqqh6oqc

[@paulhead]

Awesome thank you

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. Glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@armandogallegos7066]

Great tip, but am wondering if this works on the 2003 Jeep Liberty 3.7 L engine.

[@martinbuilt]

Yes this will also work on 3.7 and 4.7 engines.

[@mattandjulis1972]

This is exactly what I was looking for . For my 07 jeep liberty 3.7l

[@jamesklinski3890]

Does this work with 1998 grand prix?

[@philwarner6604]

I looked up your video to see the O ring. The one that came with my pump from Autozone is a white ring with a rectangular cross section that does not fit onto the tube of the reservoir but just sits in the bottom of the bore if the pump. It does not feel like the reservoir tube is compressing that ring when it bottoms out. I had a leak before and this may be the reason. Should there be another O ring that fits over the tube on the reservoir?

[@martinbuilt]

Yes, that's how I remember it.

[@philwarner6604]

​@@martinbuilt OK, thanks for the reply. I did find a black rubber O ring still in the bore of the old pump and I put that on the reservoir tube along with the white ring in the bottom of the new pump's bore. I reinstalled the pump and did the flushing of the system by jacking up the front wheels and turning them back and forth and letting the fluid come out of the return line until it was clear and then purged it by reinstalling the return line and then turning the wheels a turn to the right and left 5 times as the instructions that came with the pump said to do. After all that when I finally started the engine, the new pump squealed like a stuck pig so I shut it off and turned the wheel back and forth 10 more times with the engine off and then tried again. The pump was not as loud the second time but still squealed. ( I must add that my TPS is malfunctioning and the "idle" is 2000 to 2500 RPM - a new TPS is on the way) I am afraid that Autozone may have given me a bad pump (not the first time BTW) and I may have to do this all over again if it does not quiet down. I'll wait for the new TPS before I try it again, though.

[@TexasRedneck]

Have you upgraded your power steering pump? I've been thinking of doing the WJ upgrade. Im running 33s. Probably wont go bigger or will I ever do hydro assist.

[@martinbuilt]

yes I have upgraded to the WJ pump it works great.. I also added a 1 quart spin on filter and a power steering cooler. Total with everything I have a 4 quart capacity.

[@TexasRedneck]

Very nice. I just got done doing the upgrade yesterday. My first pump leaked really badly so I had to get another one. Could you do a video on your filter and how you did your power steering cooler? Thank you!

[@carlfisher9494]

What size O ring?

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Thanks bro for sharing

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you found it helpful thank you for watching.

[@kevincorrales5129]

Could you possibly, do it with the pump still attached to the car ? I don’t want to go threw the trouble of taking of the whole pump just for the res

[@martinbuilt]

I would think it would be very difficult to get to the bottom clip that holds the reservoir on.

[@kbern119]

Do you need to take the whole pump out to change the reservoir? Thanks!

[@martinbuilt]

kbern119 you know I think it could be done on the Jeep.

[@kbern119]

martinbuilt Thanks. I might as well try it, tricky part will probably be releasing that clip on the bottom with the pump still in. Thanks.

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

KBern149 exactly what i am thinking that bottom one will be hell

[@seboeltjen1805]

Thank you!

[@martinbuilt]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@jeflores1000]

Thank you very much!!

[@kathymitchell3157]

Can you take Off the reservoir without taking off the pump

[@martinbuilt]

No I doubt it it would make it very hard to remove the bottom clip.

[@rabbitholem2942]

Thanks so much.

[@tylerr4762]

🤘🏻

[@ciaranjoyce8221]

Thanks bud

[@rubencantu9987]

Thank u 👍

[@martinbuilt]

Welcome 😊

[@salami99]

that oring is a big deal, i put a new one on and it leaked, time to redo it all!!!