How To Replace a Power Steering Pump - Subaru Outback [2.5 L 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine]

[@witedwarf]

Thank you, I couldn't get mine in and your video showed me to press that piece in.

[@MotorsandMischief]

Really glad it helped, thanks for commenting!

[@JumpPlays2001]

Great video thanks for saving me money and teaching me great skills! Had to put it back in and out a few times but I know the power steering system like the back of my hand

[@MotorsandMischief]

That's awesome to hear, so glad it helped! And yeah know the feeling we had that sucker in and out about 8 times off camera lol. Thanks for commenting!

[@wildbrosNW]

Great how to! Good instructional videos make jobs like this way easier. Nice work

[@MotorsandMischief]

Thanks for the comment, we love it when we get to make a video on something that doesn't have a ton of other videos. Hope it helps some folks!

[@robertcourtney6913]

This is a very good tutorial but also entertaining, I enjoyed watching it! Also, kudos to your mom that's awesome lol

[@MotorsandMischief]

"But parked in her rickety old garage, is a brand-new, shiny red, Super Stock Dodge... she's gonna get a ticket now sooner or later cause she can't keep her foot off the accelerator!" Lol

[@ericgott15]

Thanks. very helpful. was just quoted $800 to get this done. Looks like about an hour of work, maybe 2. And a new pump is about $150 to $200. Going to try this in the parking lot :)

[@MotorsandMischief]

Awesome! Parking lot repairs always add that extra element of interest as random passer-by's offer advice or say things like "working on the car?" lol good luck and thanks for the comment!

[@ChuckThomas]

so good-THANK YOU!

[@MotorsandMischief]

You're so welcome! Thanks so much for commenting!

[@christopherholloway2149]

Hey thanks for the video! Helpful for taking this project on for the first time

[@MotorsandMischief]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting!

[@JeffGoodin-du4fi]

Thanks man, This is exactly my next project on my GF 2003 Outback...I'll be sure to replace the filter as well...How would I drain all of the old fluid?...Great job btw

[@MotorsandMischief]

Our preferred method is to forget about it until it’s time to pull the reservoir and then pour it all over the front of the engine as we wrestle to get it out. The better option is to use your wife’s turkey baster to suck the fluid out (we’ve heard some guys have the fluid sucker as part of their normal tools but that sounds crazy). Thanks for the question!

[@DylanFahey]

Right before you put the belt back on, you can actually spin the PS pump and prime it right there, and fill as needed before you put the belt (another YT hint from another video). And then do the steering wheel back and forth.

[@MotorsandMischief]

Good trick, thank you!

[@datwistyman]

Do you not need to bleed it like ya brakes? does it just pump/fill the system by turning the steering wheel repeatedly and it pushes out any air in the system? Would I just drive my car around a little and top up the fluid to the right place? Is it really that simple.

[@MotorsandMischief]

Nope, no need to bleed it like brakes, good question! Just turn the wheel back and forth about 10 times, then top it up, then go drive it, then check the level and top up again if needed. It should make a bunch of noise at first, and gradually quiet down as the air bubbles out of the system. Then yep, just that simple! Thanks for the question!

[@doc9924]

Is it normal after replacing it for it to keep screeching until you have all the fluid through it? Is it always loud at that step? And you said drive it to finish it up?

[@MotorsandMischief]

Yes, it'll screech when its low on fluid and air pockets can form anywhere in the system. Turning the steering wheel lock-to-lock gets them out but I always like to drive it and check one last time just to make sure everything is up to snuff.

[@J0ECOX]

Great video. My 02 ob sedan thanks you! Or it will later. Where did you get your replacement pump from?

[@MotorsandMischief]

Thanks for commenting! So glad it was helpful! We'll add that info to the description but you can get it off of Rock Auto or eBay. We typically use eBay, Rock Auto and Amazon for everything we buy. Here's the correct pump for your vehicle off of ebay: ebay.us/6oUbep

[@jamessmith2747]

It was a very good 👍

[@MotorsandMischief]

So glad it helped, thank you for the comment!

[@JustAnotherAlchemist]

There is reported to be an inline filter in these that needs to be changed, as well as a fluid flush and fill, if one wants to retain any kind of warranty. I didn't see you cover these bits...

[@MotorsandMischief]

We did not flush the fluid because we'd replaced the steering rack a few weeks before and the fluid was still fresh, but we did not mention that in the video. Our experience is its always best to flush the system of old oil but we'll admit to having changed previous p/s pumps without doing so and not suffering any ill effects on rigs we still own. Still, given available time we'd opt for doing it as you pointed out. We'd also done the filter with the rack, but again neglected to mention it. Thanks for the comment, we're sure other viewers will find it helpful!

[@JustAnotherAlchemist]

​@@MotorsandMischief Cool deal. Thanks for the humble reply. Much respect. +1 Yeah, O'Reilly Auto parts at the very least specifically calls out these two things as a requirement for retaining warranty on their power steering pumps. I know this as a fact. However, I also know for a fact that they don't/can't check. I know this, because I used to work there. So... I guess it's really politics and technicalities in the end. One should, of course, be good and honor their terms if you expect them to be good back and honor their warranty. (plus, it's just a better plan to do the job right the first time. 😎 ) If I'm being honest with you though, I have historically decided not to change the fluids for similar repairs myself. BAD BAD BAD, I know! My explanation, that is by no means a valid excuse, is that I'm usually suspicious of some other part of the system failing from the fresh disturbance. And, basically, I see no sense changing a P/S pump and adding new fluid, just to have a hose burst and hemorrhage your new fluid to the ground three weeks later. . . as this would be very messy and somewhat wasteful. Ask me how I know. 😉

[@daou47]

Hello, please, I have a problem with my car. Can you help us? I bought the pump power from the agency, because the old one is wasting oil. But now it is flowing from the oil tank, we don't know what the problem is, can you help me? My 2006 Legacy

[@MotorsandMischief]

Super hard to diagnose anything over the internet, especially without knowing exactly what the symptoms are. Sounds like you replaced the pump and used the old reservoir and now the reservoir, the tank, is leaking? If that's the case, did you put new seals where the tank connects to the new pump? That's the first culprit. Another option is that the old tank was damaged, maybe not badly enough to see, and you might need a new reservoir to go with the new pump? Not sure friend, but start with those suggestions. Hope it helps!

[@clarkgriswold4057]

Man this is giving me a headache. I recently installed a new power steering pump on my 04 Legacy. Turning is better initially, but the more sharp turns I make, the more the steering wheel gets stiffer. I popped the hood and realized there's a pool of steering fluid that's leaking from the top of the new steering pump, right where the lines go in. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could try next?

[@JeffGoodin-du4fi]

New O-ring

[@clarkgriswold4057]

24:00 what to do if there's a leak?

[@MotorsandMischief]

Great question! Sounds like from your other comment you've got a leak at the top where the lines go in. Do you mean its actually leaking at the lines, or its leaking at the housing on the pump? We're assuming you mean the lines themselves, and we're guessing you mean the high-pressure line since the return line isn't under pressure and just needs a hose clamp. If its not the high pressure line, let us know. If it is, on our pump, there was the pump housing, then an adaptor and then the high pressure line screwed into the adaptor. If the adaptor wasn't tightened down well, it could be causing your leak, even if you got the line into the adaptor well. The adaptor *should* screw in if you just tighten the line. Second possibility is that the line or adaptor got over tightened and cracked the housing. Best bet is to remove the line and clean off the top of the pump and see if you can tell where its leaking from. If everything looks good, no cracks or damage, you can try removing the adaptor and putting a little teflon tape on both the adaptor and the line. We've had it before where for whatever reason we just couldn't get the lines tight enough but the teflon tape will seal it up anyway. Good luck, hope that helps!

[@clarkgriswold4057]

@@MotorsandMischief Yes it's leaking from the pressure line. I guess the Legacy is a little different than the Outback in terms of power steering. There's no adapter, at least not on mine. There's just the two o rings, banjo bolt, 2 copper washers to help seal the banjo, and that's it. There's no cracking that I can see either. My mechanic buddy said the torque spec is 40 Nm on the banjo, but I don't want to torque it too hard and cause a crack or something. What should be my next move? Replace the actual high pressure line itself?

[@MotorsandMischief]

Really tough to diagnose stuff over the internet and we hate throwing parts at cars, but with that said, a new high pressure line with new crush washers would be our next move. Make sure you get good quality copper washers, as they seal is dependent on them crushing properly to seal, and they aren't really reusable. The spec your buddy gave you converts to about 30 ft lbs, which is what we're familiar with so if you're comfortable that's the right spec, you want to for sure torque to spec (we're not saying its not the right spec, just that we don't know - it sounds reasonable). Torque specs are typically set by the manufacturer to 50% of what the bolt/seat combo can handle, so the setup can easily handle the proper torque. But proper torque is critical to a good seal. Good luck!

[@clarkgriswold4057]

@@MotorsandMischief well I'm happy to announce that I was able to seal it up! Long story short, the banjo bolt wasn't sealing because I was using the old washers with the new washers. In my defense, the old washers are one piece and looked completely different than the new washers. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. Also this video is by far the easiest to follow than the others I found on YT!

[@MotorsandMischief]

Awesome!! Good job getting it fixed! And thank you for the kind comment, that's so great to hear!

[@bigboyliving5410]

Working on my nanas 2000 subaru outback with only 100,500 miles lmfao

[@rmcustom9573]

Waaaaaiiiit a minute !!!!!! If you had to search through LoserTube just to figure out which part was the PS pump, you HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO BUSINESS removing the PS pump & all its parts, because you are obviously VERY LOST !!!!

[@MotorsandMischief]

That was a joke. That whooshing sound you hear is it flying over your head. Joel is an ASE-certified mechanic. But thanks so much for taking the time to comment!