How to Remove a Power Steering Pump on a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Join me on this video and I will show you How to replace a Power Steering Pump on a chevy Truck... Enjoy!!!

[@shawnguare]

One of the best how to video I have seen thank you

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[@akmjolnir-v4r]

Just used your video tutorial to swap out my PS pump. I'm glad this video clearly demonstrated how much better it is to leave the alternator and accessory bracket attached to the engine. No need to fumble around with removing those additional parts.

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Perfect how-to video sir! Good vid, good speed, good voice, very detailed, perfect gentleman. Great job !

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[@joshuamurr9760]

I agree thankyou so much!!!

[@I3urner315]

You the man!! Got it done and that thing drives smoother than anything I have ever driven!! Very much appreciate your knowledge and willingness to teach!!

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2 years later and it's still useful. Thank you bud

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[@LeeHigginson]

Been watching videos to replace mine in my Yukon xl 2010 and yours is by far the best for helping me figure it out. Thanks!

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[@Wicked_RotF30]

Thanks for the informative tutorial. Im going to try my luck at local pull a part to save some cash. God Bless!

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[@blommca]

That is very explicit thank you.

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[@petermartinez5573]

Another excellent video. You are a great asset to all DYI drive way mechanics everywhere.

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[@jasondownie8404]

Great video...now all I need is a garage and more tools ha

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@jasondownie8404 Thanks! Hahah

[@I3urner315]

I have a 2010 5.3 v8 4wd crew replacing this tomorrow, with your help, as I am somewhat a beginner, I believe I can get this done!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

I3urner315 Yes, you can! Good Luck

[@paulleverenz3396]

Oh man. Your video beats the few other KZbin I’ve watched. Very thorough and clear. Need to know where the pulley removal/install kit is available. I love buying tools. Thank you.

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Paul Leverenz Thank you! you can buy that tool from Harbor freight!

[@rpvilleneuve]

I always watch a few videos before tackling a job. Man, this was the best and most simple video by far. Subbed and liked. Keep up the good work.

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@rpvilleneuve Thank you and welcome to our youtube community!

[@paulk5735]

Nice job explaining how to change power steering pump

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Paul K Thank you!

[@brushhog2220]

This guy is very thorough. Thank you sir! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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[@user-ve9xt4nd1s]

Thank you , i got it changed out on my 2011 Chevrolet Silverado , once again Thank You.

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[@samanthabetters7156]

u r great at not only instructions, but as a mechanic. Next time I would just make sure the people know there is a total of 4 bolts holding the power steering pump not 3.

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Samantha Betters Thank you!!

[@larrysc9110]

Thanks! Great job!

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[@rgonzales9382]

Wish I would of seen this video a couple weeks ago when I replaced my pump on my 2001 Chevy. Didn’t realize I could leave the pressure line on when pulling the pump out. I also made a few other mistakes along the way. I have to take it all apart again, I didn’t bleed it properly now I got air in my pressure line and it’s causing the pressure line to vibrate when turning the wheel. Great video, I appreciate you taking the time to show this job.

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R GONZALES you're welcome, sorry that you have to do that job again, I'm glad that this video is gonna be helpful

[@mech188]

Very Informative and Detailed! Subscribing to Your Channel Youngman

[@carlosfields9937]

Thank you for taking the time to share . Nice work...

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[@BigNickSnr]

Thanks for your help! LMK when the store opens💪

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[@werdna6397]

Great video, thank you 🙏🏼

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[@jerrycharles1924]

Awesome, excellent instruction. I like the video. Now I know how to do. Thumps up

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@jerrycharles1924 Thank you!

[@gandalf2128]

Awesome video! Wild how that shaft was broken. Thank you

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Chris Thank you!!! I don't really know what caused that shaft to break!!!

[@dylanvail640]

Great video!!!

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@dylanvail640 Thank you!

[@jimhardc1014]

Thank you best video I’ve watched on the power steering pump replacement

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[@caleblee7606]

This was my exact problem so this helped me alot!

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Caleb Lee I'm glad the video was helpful!!!

[@jamespass3507]

Thank you for the video very thorough with good video

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[@USredflag12]

Thank you so much. This was a huge help and you have an act for doing these videos professionally!!!

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[@roxannequiroz4555]

Splendid, from start to finish, Mr. you are a Pro! I was able to swap mines out no prob

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Roxanne Quiroz Thank you!!

[@DanielMartinez-wj7fr]

perfect video. hope you make more, step by step, no confusion. awsome, thank!

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[@777naturalmystic]

Really big help, I saved myself a lot of money. Thanks

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[@hoagiemoto]

Good video man!

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@hoagiemoto Thank you!

[@JDMasFUCK]

I had to replace ps pump on an 07 4.8. It was necessary to remove alternator and bracket with the pump and work on it on the bench. Mine had rotten lines also so I replaced them. Radiator fan on water pump was also removed. Besides that very similar procedure. Thanks for the video.

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[@956884266]

Great tip on the high pressure line! Easier your way!

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Harley patriot You're welcome!!

[@Oksobasically2]

Good video brother. Very detailed and well explained. My pump is leaking so im gonna have to replace it soon and your video will be my tool.

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A FROG PISSED YOU OFF I'm the video is helpful

[@willienicholsjr651]

Great job. Now I need a floor jacking system

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Willie Nichols Jr Thank you!

[@MrJLewis59]

Very informative video! Thank you for sharing!

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[@JamesOnamaMartinSr]

Great video! I was wondering though, what is the reason that the power steering cooler must be replaced?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@JamesOnamaMartinSr Thanks! The metal shavings from the old pump get trapped in the oil cooler then they will destroy the new pump!

[@55018]

Nice video, very helpful, thank you.

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[@tonycotta6602]

Very well done this procedure is good for models from 2005 to 2015 i believe .Plus 5.7 also

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tony cotta yes it is the same process!!

[@patrickkluck8626]

Very good video sir. I have 2013 chevy silverado and I hve alot of pressure on my cap when I have to put fluid in. What would be the cause of that?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Patrick Kluck You might have a blocked or kinked power steering hose!

[@Smallchangegotrained]

Big help, thank you! I got the BBB industries pump, it required unscrewing the old studs for the bracket to fit. Couldn't find any info on it at all.

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[@tomryan9616]

Excellent video! Very clear instructions. Thanks

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You are the man!!!

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@BDlinemanSims Thanks!

[@tedgarrison3897]

Thanks! Very good video. I watched it and will watch it again to prepare to work on my friends 2007 Silverado.

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[@tedgarrison3897]

Successfully changed power steering hose. Thanks for the video.

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@@tedgarrison3897 My Pleasure!!! I'm so glad to hear that!!

[@feeldhertz]

Awesome video buddy, very detailed instructions, have the exact same issue with my Yukon the pulley snapped of 😯... I hope I have the same luck and everything is simple to remove and replace with no issues 🙏

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Shivam Dipnarine Thank you!!! Good Luck with your truck!!

[@eliprince1]

You're a fantastic teacher, and an excellent worker. Thank you!

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[@kennylake4996]

Great job, will procedure be the same for Chevy Tahoe 2008 LTZ Flex.???

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Kenny Lake Thanks! yes, same procedure!

[@wrenchhead525]

Excellent work,, just to clarify.. At 5:40 , you said, “ when you screw the harder it gets “ Sure I agree 😅

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wrenchhead525 HAHAHA!!

[@isabelosaguionjr6161]

Awesome! steps by step pro from start to completion! a solid tons of help from your videos K Diagnostics.Thanks!

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Isabelo Saguion Jr You're welcome, I'm glad the videos are helpful...

[@mcdingus9840]

Great video. Just did my 2009 suburban.

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Mc Dingus98 Thank you!!

[@VanKravick-fe3sw]

Very professional work . Thank you for video !

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@VanKravick you're welcome. I appreciate the comment...

[@marlonfb6_raiden662]

Hello bud nice video did you use regular Power steering fluid or Ref ATF?

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@marlonfb6_raiden662 I used Power steering fluid!

[@brianclayborn220]

My rack and pinion is leaking but because my fluid was constantly low, it damaged my pump. I'm going to try to fix it without removing the fan.

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Brian Clayborn Sounds good and Good Luck with your Project my Friend!

[@josearmenta6041]

Do you used regular power steering fluid or atf fluid ??

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Jose Armenta Power Steering fluid!!

[@terrancea.traverse2293]

This was excellent, thanks for the video!

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[@nathaneddowes3501]

Super helpful I really appreciate it

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[@future7017]

Great video! What I needed.

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Advanced Process Service Thank you!!

[@sheilaholder5666]

Did you ck the belt to see if it was dry rotted

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Sheila Holder The Belt was ok!

[@walterpahucki1660]

Very helpful

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Walter Pahucki Thank you!

[@markoz8134]

Thank you for the video I appreciate it, i have the same year truck and I was able to fix the problem. 🙏🏾😊💯!

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MARKO Z You're welcome, and I'm glad to hear that the video was helpful...

[@luisole12]

Great video, and instructions very good men

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luis soled you're welcome

[@havencooper9389]

What if you replace the Cooler, do you need to replace the pump? The leak was from the cooler, no evidence of leaks from the pump.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@havencooper9389 you don't need to replace the pump when the cooler is leaking!

[@rocklandrhodes5320]

Outstanding video. Explains everything. I do most of my own work. I did have the power steering pump replaced on my 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 at considerable expense. Pulling the pully on my PS pump had me stumped. $1000 + later it was done by a garage. Thank you for the video. Next time I will give it a try.

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Rockland Rhodes you're welcome...

[@sylvesterdavis6363]

Best video I have seen on here thanks a lot 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

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[@championplayerdo7604]

great vid. would this be the same for an 2007 suburban with the 5.3

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Champion Playerdo Thanks! yes it's pretty much the same procedure!

[@artyschroeder7565]

Is it completely necessary to get wheel's off the ground I don't have lift

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Arty Schroeder yes it is!

[@johnp.8726]

So helpful. Thanks so much.

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John Palm you're welcome...

[@BigNickSnr]

Does this truck have a power steering control valve? If so, where? My PS works but just turning the wheel in the driveway makes it shake and vibrate. Heard it might be this valve.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@BigNickSnr it's inside the rack and pinion!

[@BigNickSnr]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Thanks! I just changed the pump using your vid and all is good!

[@moeleblanc1459]

Very good video

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Moe leblanc Thank you!!

[@2009playerhater]

Wow this video is very helpful!!ty

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[e-mail] thank you

[@EnriqueGarcia-gw7xy]

I don't currently have the funds for replacing the cooler. What is the danger of not replacing it?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Enrique Garcia the longevity of the new pump can be shortened

[@EnriqueGarcia-gw7xy]

@KIT'S Auto and Truck Repair okay thank you. I will be sure to change it as soon as i have the money. Thanks for the quick response.

[@StrainQS]

Are you able to just replace the pump? Instead of doing pump and resvoir?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@StrainQS the reservoire comes with the pump!

[@StrainQS]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_RepairI know that but if I were to buy just the pump, can the resvoir be reused?

[@edadpops1709]

Did you say the cooler should be changed out along with the pump? Why

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Edad Pops Because when the pump fails the metal shavings from the bad pump will get in the cooler and if you don't replace it those metal shavings will flow back in the new pump which will shorten the life of the new one!

[@sbarton6908]

Thank you for the video! I had a problem with my steering. I thought it was my rack, I changed it first, still had a problem, drove it around and then my power steering went completely out. Should I also change the cooler as well?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Shane Barton did you replace the pump? replacing the cooler is also a good idea!!

[@sbarton6908]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I changed the pump and it fixed my problem. My steering was vibrating as soon as I would turn the wheel, it shook the whole truck. Never heard of a power steering pump doing that before. But why should I change the cooler? I appreciate the info. But changing the rack and pump both is a hard job! I don’t wanna ever do that again. lol

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@@sbarton6908 Lol!! I'm glad to hear that your truck is fixed!! Good Job!

[@JAI45624]

THANK YOU

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[@pedroabrego2973]

By any chance did you work at hackberry in Louisiana

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pedro abrego No I didn't !

[@Jonathon_deJong]

Will this progress work on a 2009 Chevrolet suburban 1500?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@DragonZordGarage71150 Yes! it should be the same process!

[@Jonathon_deJong]

Thanks

[@Crobertg10]

Dude, thanks it was so clearly explained it helped me tremendously, keep up the good work!!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Crobertg10 you're welcome, I'm glad the video was helpful!!!

[@brandondenson8295]

@K diagnostics I just completed this job on my 2011 Suburban. I changed the o-ring on the high pressure line and it is pouring fluid from the connection. I took it back loose and checked and rechecked. Put it all back together and it still pours fluid when I start the car. Any help with this is greatly appreciated.

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Brandon Denson make sure the high pressure fitting on the line is good, or you can replace the line and see what happens!!

[@marlongarcia6694]

Thanks..

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Marlon Garcia you're welcome

[@rickiecotton2631]

great video Thanks

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Rickie Cotton you're welcome

[@randymarin614]

I had 2 different mechanics tell me different things, 1 says it's my rack and pinion the other says it's my power steering pump. I'm used to hearing the pump wine really loud, but in this case it sounds more like a rubbing sound. I'd hate to change the r & p if it's not that

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Randy Marin is the steering wheel hard to turn?

[@rss8400]

My 2013 Tahoe is splattering power steering oil from behind the pulley, so does the entire pump need to be replaced? If yes, then would you know the part number of the OEM replacement? Thanks!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

rss8400 it sounds like the oil is leaking pass the shaft seal, the entire Pump needs to be replaced, I don't have the OEM part number! you can call your local chevy dealer and get it from them!

[@rss8400]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair hhhmmm was suspecting the same. I am due to get it replaced next week. Any chance I can drive around for a bit until then, it's my only car so, I am struggling with getting around until it is fixed :-/

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@rss8400 hopefully, it doesn't give up on you as you're driving around!! Good Luck!

[@clayturnbull]

At what age do you recommend flushing the power steering system fluid?

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Clay Turnbull I recommend flushing the power steering system every 50K miles!!

[@buckwild6587]

Ok so dont take this the wrong way but I'm glad the shaft broke off on you. That's great for views cause now people will know what to do if that happens to them

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Buck Wild I'm glad to know that you liked seeing the broken shaft!!

[@moonpup6262]

dude bolt that vice to something!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@moonpup6262 Good!

[@laramiewatson9679]

Will this work for a 07 same body style??

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Laramie Watson yes it will, it's pretty much the same!!!

[@randymiller7659]

You do not start the engine when bleeding, This will cavitate the pump and potentially damaging the pump. You turn the steering wheel 10 times lock to lock to bleed.(making sure the reservoir remains full) Then start engine and turn steering and check for noise, If noisy, turn off engine and repeat

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

randy miller don't you have to have the pump running to get the air out of the pump?

[@randymiller7659]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Yes this is true but you need to get the bulk of air out the system so the pump does not cavitate too long

[@randymiller7659]

And I would recommend flushing and installing a return line filter

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@@randymiller7659 Good to know!!

[@randymiller7659]

@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair And I did like your video, just wanted to add my professional opinion being a Licensed Mechanic and a Hydraulic Technician

[@kennethhudson8013]

Dang! NO POWER STEERING FOR YOU!

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

@kennethhudson8013 yep!

[@kennethhudson8013]

Great video!

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@kennethhudson8013 Thank you!

[@sheilaholder5666]

Did you ck the belt to see if it was dry rotted

[@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair]

Sheila Holder The Belt was ok!