NIssan Maxima | Infiniti Power Steering Pump Replacement with Basic Hand Tools HD

[@ajaylee100]

Great Video! Makes a job a lot easier when you can see just exactly what tools, parts and methods you'll use beforehand so you can plan the job. A good plan is the difference between "Got it done" and "I'll finish it later." So Thanks!

[@Bahai111]

I just did my 96 Infiniti, it's the same as your Nissan Maxima. The front lock bolt would have been easier with an offset 12mm. I was struggling with a regular wrench. I have a set of ratcheting wrenches. I have a offset 14mm and it would have been nice if I had a 12mm. That back lock bolt behind the ps pump was tight as I've ever seen it!!! WOW If anyone can change these belts out, they are great!!! Thanks to your video I didn't give up. Your video was my driving force to keep going. Thanks!!!

[@scottfirman]

The belt tensioner bolt was broken off on this Nissan Quest. The last owner didn't even have the Spark plugs tightened down. When we got the vehicle, I noticed the power steering belt kept squeaking every time I turned the corner. The belt was not even tight. I found various other issues as well including the two bolts missing on the intake plenum. I hate working on a vehicle someone else worked on and screwed up.

[@CarsNToys]

The best thing I can recommend is getting your hands on the factory repair manual. Ebay has an electronic (pdf) version for $7. You can also try a Haynes or Chilton repair manual.

[@DavidHernandez-ue4fz]

Ebay link please.!

[@hjameskimble1]

Excelent excellent video!! Haynes manual was worthless. Really appreciate people that do these things. You saved me a ton of work just figuring out how to get to this silly thing! Thanks again and God bless you!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help, James. Cheers

[@pajokard]

Great video! I'll try to do it myself on my 2001 maxima next week. I hope I can do it in 1 day or less without any major problem. Thanks a lot and God bless!

[@CarsNToys]

You probably could but it will make the job a lot harder. It's easier to access the jam nut from underneath the car. I loosened the jam nut from on top because it was easier to film. Give it another try with an adjustable wrench and you should be successful.

[@CarsNToys]

Hi BrianX. Do you mean the 12mm locking nut that must be loosened before you can remove the power steering belt?

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help, Greenthum. Cheers

[@CarsNToys]

Make sure all of the bolts and hose clamps are secure; especially the 24mm nut. Sounds like your hose is rattling on its mount.

[@CarsNToys]

Yes, this job will be easier by removing the hoses and pulley. Thanks for commenting.

[@CarsNToys]

Good stuff. Glad it turned out well.

[@CarsNToys]

Thanks Bud. Glad to help.

[@CarsNToys]

You can still remove the pump from the vehicle. Once you remove the 14mm on the back of the pump, you'll have two front bolts to remove. Then slide the pump out. Inspect the adjusting nut and verify it's seated and working correctly....You can often quality mechanic tool sets on sale. Stick with known brands such as Craftsman. Hope this helps.

[@tonycervantes4816]

Great. Video sr ..but when is only of hoses how can I remplace or change any tips. Or recommendation. ?? Thanks

[@CarsNToys]

Yes. Take another look at the video. At 7:05 into the video I explain and show you need a 12mm wrench to loosen the locking nut before you can back off the belt tensioner.

[@CarsNToys]

It could be from a leaking pump or the rear valve cover may need to be changed.

[@CarsNToys]

Good stuff Bahai111. Glad it worked out

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help, Juan. Cheers.

[@danielrowland4849]

I replaced the power steering pump on my 97 maxima and it leaks around the suction pipe where it meets the pump itself? It has the o ring in it, any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

You're a freaking genius man. Thanks for sharing this. I gotta a power steering leak somewhere, i'm sure this video will come in handy. Going to my favorites :)

[@Newlinjim]

Thank you for the video Sir. I just did a 1997 Maxima using it for reference. I removed the high and low lines from the pump and when done just started the car and turned the wheels while on the ground to bleed the system,seemed to work fine that way.

[@ryanconway7102]

great video thanks, Quick question, I loosened the lock nut and and counter clockwise loosened the PS belt tensioner, but the pulley didn't move, so i just cut the belt....any suggestions? Also the pulley nut was on so tight it exploded a box wrench! it was a cheap one but still..scary.

[@LindaSJones-wg2ns]

Great video, My 02 maxima hose is leaking. Hopefully I can use your info to fix or replace it. Thanks from a 60 year old woman, yea we can still work on cars.

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help, Linda. Cheers

[@luissonoma6255]

Were you able to do it?

[@tjtewshews5531]

@@luissonoma6255 No....she wasn't lol

[@luissonoma6255]

Thomas Wilkerson 😹

[@karriembrat8931]

God bless you!! U rock!!!!!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help, Yonas. Cheers

[@fyassine]

Thank you. I am getting ready to try this on a 2008 Quest.

[@lukecartwright4189]

hello. the jamnut on my pulley tensiner is striped. i was wondering if you could do this job without removing the altnator and compressor belt? if you could just losen the power steering belt and remove the pump? thanks in advance

[@erroldillon1548]

I just did this job. The key to this job is to get under the car and put your hand into the back of the power steering pump. You also need to use your left hand to hold the power steering pump up in the front. I don't think many people have an old car like this. I still have one and I love it. The way to put the screw into the adjusting area is very tricky. You have to use two fingers. This is the hardest job I've ever done with parts on a car. If anyone can do this job they are a Master Mechanic. You have to adjust the adjusting bolt and mechanism to fit the hole. It's a chess game in action to do this job. It's all easy after you figure it out. This job is the job that says it all.

[@GearReview23]

Are you the same guy that left a comment on this video 10 years ago? Congrats on successfully completing the job twice. I made a big mistake not taking the pulley off before removing the pump. It doesn't seem possible to remove without the pulley off. I have everything else disconnected but I really wish I had taken the pulley off when the pump was still bolted on.

[@erroldillon1548]

I can’t remember back that far. I’m sorry.

[@erroldillon1548]

It was probably me I’m always looking at these videos. I’m restoring my 96 Infiniti I30 to look brand new. I’ll keep it forever.

[@GearReview23]

@@erroldillon1548 Nice, I have a 03 Maxima. It's pretty much exactly the same process as this video.

[@thanhvi3348]

My 1986 300zx I have a leak some where within the power steering chasey. How do I know if its leaking from the resevoir, pump, lines or pressure switch?

[@CarsNToys]

Code 1447 is strictly used for emission purposes only. It wouldn't cause a slow crank. Are you sure the battery has enough voltage? If you have a multimeter, test the battery for at least 12v when the vehicle is off. You can also go to your local auto part supplier and they'll test your battery for free. Also check battery voltage once the car is running. Check my alternator video for instructions. It's an easy test. Let me know what turns up.

[@kgdog55]

I have changed my hose pressure hose it now hums makes a vibrating sound what could I have done changeling hose again today let u know Ty Keith

[@jwtraining1]

i saw oil on the exhast manfold bolt studs, beside the power steering pump, when u was taking it off, does it come from a leaking or bad pump or is it the inner o-rings, becasue my pump stays wet and oil is on my exhast manfold studs

[@oopshenry]

Thanks for the very helpful video! When replacing a high pressure hose on 2001 maxima (97 maxima looks just like 5th gen), would it make it easier if I take the PS belt and pulley off?

[@MiguelHernandez-pj7pl]

Would this be the Same Process for a 2007 Nissan Quest?

[@danielrowland4849]

I changed my pump but it still leaks where the suction pipe meets the pump itself, i have the o rings installed but cant figure out why it is still leaking. Any suggestions would be appreciated

[@jonathanhecker1827]

but can i use this video for the process tho and if not are there any videos you could reccomend for the 93 altima because it doesnt have one on youtube

[@Kramblueify]

Nice tutorial, Thanks

[@huhwhat6887]

What would require a pump replacement?

[@CarsNToys]

How does the steering feel?

[@CarsNToys]

Thanks Mate. Glad to help.

[@kelvinhamilton1389]

Do you have to take everything off just to replace the high pressure hose and how long does it take

[@greenthum39]

Thank you for taking the time to show how to do this job it helped me so much .

[@ElcoMoyer]

Great video. I'm having a repeated knocking sound when I start my 95 maxima after long periods of time. It stops when I put it in drive. My power steering cooling line busted in an accident awhile back ago and has since been replaced but I still get the knocking sound. My mechanic guy says it the result of the power steering pump not having the fluid to feed off of. What I want to know is, is it my power steering pump that is causing this knocking noise?

[@garyhodges1705]

I doubt it!!

[@locoquepasa5736]

Thank you very very very much! From France.

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help! Au revoir.

[@lbgamingchannel4237]

With the Ps pump belt replacement do I need to loosen the bolt that’s behind the ps pump

[@lbgamingchannel4237]

Bolt **

[@43djmatt]

have question u think is the same proces in 2005 máxima

[@scrappydogfinance8434]

Good video. alittle hard to get oriented sometimes when filming up under the engine but could barely makout the manifold and axle shaft and frame rail which helped

[@_NEW3RA_]

Yeppppp!!!! I'm gonna pay someone to do it. Nice detailed vid tho

[@giveittomi]

Yes, there is the 12mm bolt that titens the belt tentioner,and there is a bolt on the back of the pump itself, don't you have to losen that bolt first before youn can losen the belt using the tentioner.

[@crazy8sdrums]

Thank you for this nicely detailed video!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help!

[@Thepassionatelyweird]

I've got the new pump hooked up to the hoses. I'm having trouble getting it lined up with its bracket so that I can put the bolt through that holds it in place. There seems to be a spacer on the front side of the back bracket, which is making it slightly off. Do you have any suggestions?

[@CarsNToys]

When you say bracket do you mean the tensioner bracket or the power steering pump housing?

[@Thepassionatelyweird]

The power steering housing

[@CarsNToys]

What kind of vehicle you performing the job on?

[@Thepassionatelyweird]

Infinti I30 "97"

[@CarsNToys]

My guess is the hoses are making it difficult to line up with the mounting point. Remove the hoses from the PS pump. It makes the job much easier. ( I also removed the PS pulley) Bolt the PS steering in place. Then go ahead and reinstall the hoses. Trust me, it makes the job a lot easier.

[@CarsNToys]

Awesome! Glad to help. Cheers

[@jonathanhecker1827]

so will this be the same process on a nissan altima 93

[@juanmorales2771]

Ii took off the bolt and washer off the pulley but it seams the pulley is not coming off so easily. Is that something that i will just have to kinda pry off'?

[@KingBreezy777]

Great video bruh!

[@CarsNToys]

You're welcome. Best of luck.

[@kgdog55]

Turns out the hose was discontinued new part number go figure fixed problem tyvm great videos

[@CarsNToys]

Yeah, I used the 300z as the opening scene in my early video's. Cheers.

[@bwingeowin4521]

Clear explain, how to replace PS pump. Thanks a lot

[@CarsNToys]

Glad it helped

[@Yiktin]

Did you have to detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle arm? The Chilton's manual says to do this

[@CarsNToys]

Nope. I did as shown in the video.

[@adrianv8632]

Thanks for the video its very detailed and helps out a lot and for this kind of car it can be a pain thanks for the tips on how get it out.

[@CarsNToys]

adrian dukes Glad to help

[@victorculbreath4833]

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[@lowceez2]

Hello, I have a 1995 Maxima SE manual. I just completed this job. Took me 7 days to do it. I had a few problems with this installation. I had all of the tools and short time because I work. I am not a Mech. So the problems I encountered. 1 was the small space you have to work with. 2 while installing the pump, make sure your tensioner bolt Seats in the bracket that holds the tensioner bolt properly. The space at the end of the tensioner bolt has a space near the head that supposed to slide into the slot of the holder on the positioning bracket. 3 the main fastener bolt that holds the pump in place needs to be tightened last. The pump will need to be able to swing a bit because when you’re lifting the pump attempting to place your tensioner locking nut, the pump will need to swing so you can add your tensioner locking nut 🔩. My problem was that I didn’t fully understand how the tensioner system for this car operated. I understand fully now. It’s simple but you must be aware of that tensioner bolt and bracket. 4, when adding the power steering high pressure line, you must twist the line from the top of the car and make sure that it gives you the angle needed so you can thread the 24mm bolt into the pump properly. Just a few notes from a novice trying to save a few bucks. This was a very difficult job. But it’s easy if you pay attention to what I added. This tensioner system will add hours or days to this job if you’re not sure how this tensioner system is set up. And yes I did see the diagram photos in the field manual. It shows the bolt but I didn’t see any details on positioning the bolt into the bracket. I’m closing , make sure you don’t tighten your tensioner locking bolt until you add your ps pulley and belt. I was so happy to see my tensioner functioning that I almost wrapped up everything and didn’t tighten the locking bolt after getting my belt tightened. Not too bad of a job but this video makes this job look simple. It’s not. Make sure you have another vehicle to drive if you attempt doing this job . Thank you for you video man. I referenced it many times during this job. Respect

[@jackchn23]

Hello, I have a 1999 Maxima. Is there also a locking nut on the back side of the front locking nut to loosen the power steering tensioner? I can not get the power steering tensioner to loosen to replace the belt. Thanks

[@CarsNToys]

Remember the tensioner bolt is reverse threads. You have to turn the bolt clockwise to loosen the belt. If this isn't working, you can also remove the bracket holding the tensioner belt.

[@RTSolvalou01]

Nice video. Great attention to detail. I've got a 2012 infiniti g37 that I'm planning on replacing the power steering pump as well. My question is- are the variations between this car and my car so great that i can't use this video to change my own power steering pump? I've done some work on VW's but this is my first time doing something on my g37 that doesnt involve something as simple as changing a set of brakes or oil change. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

[@CarsNToys]

Serge Corporan Thanks, Serge. I think this video can help up to a certain point. The motor on your vehicle is quite different from the vehicle in this video. ('97 Maxima) For one, you have one drive belt as opposed to two. I would definitely remove the radiator cooling fans and the air cleaner assembly on your vehicle. You'll need the extra room to remove the power steering pump. But if you have some experience working on cars I think you'll be fine.

[@howardcrumpton5455]

You are the goat 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@snowfall1771]

Great video !!! Did your pump go bad ? Just wondering

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you. The pump was working but leaking. Not bad considering the age.

[@snowfall1771]

@@CarsNToys my 01 Infiniti i30T is still going fine at 160k thank you for these videos !!!!

[@snowfall1771]

@@CarsNToys my problem is I've done a lot of service to this car and I haven't documented it well as to when I did it and at what miles so just kind of fixing things as they break

[@ronalds4406]

Excellent video and editing! I must have watched this video eight times. CarsNToys has used an offset box wrench to remove the pinion bolt on the pump. It did not work for me. I had to use a 3/8 In. Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet with 14 mm 12 pt socket. It was very painful to complete this job. Next time I will buy a Chevy.

[@CarsNToys]

Yea, not too much fun. Glad you were successful!

[@Jared_Albert]

I used the cheap harbor frieght pneumastic ratchet to turn the ternsion screw on the ps pump just fits

[@bobmorgan1762]

Where was your original leak? Did your reservoir drain fast, fluid blow through your pump seal, noise, etc?

[@CarsNToys]

Very slow leak via the pump seal.

[@CarsNToys]

It runs from the reservoir to the pump

[@johnblazquez1]

The bolt behind the bolt came off. how do i put it back?

[@MrEspn64]

great video. i have a leak coming from the bottom of the return line on my 98 maxima. i tried using a different clamp but still leaking. is the hose called a 3/8" Power Steering Return Hose or Power Steering Reservoir Line Hose. do you know what size hose will fit the reservoir? thanks.

[@CarsNToys]

3/8" sounds right for the return line.

[@MrEspn64]

looks like the 3/8" tube is used for the smaller bottom plug of the reservoir. the one leading down to the pump is much bigger and is called a Power Steering Suction Hose part #49717-31U10 cost $75.

[@embraceorerase]

How did you reset the tension on the drive belt and PS belt? I have a MAJOR squealing sound off brand new belt and I think that the tension is too high, too low or maybe the A/C pulley is sticking?

[@CarsNToys]

Probably too loose. Try tightening a touch. What kind of vehicle? I can probably dig up the exact specs.

[@CarsNToys]

This is the general process for most vehicles. However, it is not the exact same process. The '93 Altima has a 2.4L motor. An entirely different powerplant.

[@jwtraining1]

I have a 98 Nissan maxima, new battery, alternator, starter, ignition switch, the problem is that it starts slow when I crank it up, but also after its running the battery light, gas light, and some of the other lights stay on in the dash, oh by the I am getting code 1447 with is evap purge valve, is that the problem, HELP

[@CheapGuitarsAndMore]

Thank you for this video, ill be doing this on the weekend 👍

[@CarsNToys]

Hope it worked out well.

[@auroracampos1162]

How you take of power steering fluid out

[@CarsNToys]

Use a turkey baster.

[@auroracampos1162]

@@CarsNToys thank you

[@auroracampos1162]

@@CarsNToys thanks sr

[@ranmas2004]

In the beginning showed a 300zx and said Maxima on top of it....lol. Great video though! Helped alot!

[@armandeortega727]

Is this the process on a 94 Maxima as well?

[@goofyGAguy]

Great video! I have a question about the bleeding procedure. Does it matter if the cap to the fluid reservoir is on or off? Seems like if it was on and tightened, that wouldn't allow the trapped air to escape.

[@CarsNToys]

goofyGAguy Thanks man. Yeah, you can leave the cap off.

[@xiivillify]

did you have any issues loosing the pivot bolt behind the power steering pump?

[@CarsNToys]

+Kenneth Rexford No issues but it's a very tight space.

[@xiivillify]

thanks I finally got it loose yesterday, had to get creative using a ratchet and a tire iron fulcruming on the control arm to apply enough torque to bust the bolt loose. With my repair the tensioner bolt for the power steering had been sheared off so the power steering pump does not want to lower enough to me to put a new tensioner bolt on. tried removing the power steering pulley got the nut off but the pulley doesn't want to leave to shaft any recommendations? I'm hoping that I do not have to remove the power steering pump to do this repair.

[@addisonmorganiii8704]

Great Video! I'm having trouble getting pump back into brackets to install lock bolt. Any suggestions? It is very hard to get leverage to push back in. Also do you have any suggestions on bleeding the hose?

[@CarsNToys]

+Addison Morgan III Yea, the working area is very tight. Just take your time and you'll get the pump back onto the bracket. Regarding bleeding, just turn the wheel left to right a bunch of times as I show at the end of the video.

[@CarlosVazquez-ui6bf]

. I did change the sensor for the camshaft 1 and 2 and still doing the same problem staying stuck on first gear does not want to move first gear and it's helped Nissan Maxima automatic

[@CarsNToys]

+Carlos Vazquez Shoot me an email with the year of your vehicle and the specific trouble codes you're getting

[@CarlosVazquez-ui6bf]

2005

[@CarsNToys]

+Carlos Vazquez Okay. Let me see what I can dig up and I'll f/u shortly.

[@CarsNToys]

+Carlos Vazquez I can obtain the correct work procedure from Nissan, but it's extensive. I'm not sure how much you want to look into this on your own before you bring to a shop. Regardless, if you're interested shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@georgebrandt541]

tool sizes vocalised helps

[@johnaranjo2059]

Are both tensioners left hand thread or only the power steering belt tensioner?

[@CarsNToys]

Just the power steering tensioner.

[@saintsfan7268]

Same process for 2004 nissan maxima ????

[@CarsNToys]

Yes, I believe the '04 still uses two belts and not one (serpentine) belt.

[@rizvanabazov9515]

Great showing.thanx a lot.

[@CarsNToys]

No problem, Rizvan. Cheers

[@CarsNToys]

Ouch. Sorry to hear that, Elco.

[@smyrna5]

Excellent video. I am about to do my 97 Maxima pump. Thank you.

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help. Good luck!

[@yehiaboctor9077]

Great video, I like it, and hope to this job soon (as soon as the weather gets a bit better). Do you have anything about replacing the steering gear (rack and pinion), also the front axles?

[@CarsNToys]

I'm afraid I don't.

[@Thepassionatelyweird]

You refer to a single bolt or to two bolts in the video that will allow the PS pump to disconnected. What are those bolts connected to, I'm just replacing to pump and not the tensioner. I have already removed the one from the back and disconnected the hoses...

[@CarsNToys]

The one bolt holds the tensioner to the power steering pump. The two bolts holds the tensioner bracket to the engine block. I like to remove the two bolts. I think it makes the job a little easier.

[@nearlyheadlessnick4541]

can I use this video for my 2000 Maxima?

[@belenmelendez8393]

G today

[@CarlosVazquez-ui6bf]

problem with a Nissan Maxima 05 it doesn't turn on does Drive on the stay stuck on first gear and I want to put it to drive it does not show me the letters on the drive or the little reverse or the latter neutral so it will not show the letter r letter d and letter n it stays stuck on first gear

[@jaywood1144]

Does the 98 also have the two belts or just one?

[@CarsNToys]

Jay Wood Two belts.

[@reubenvalenzuela4467]

Does it work the same way on the 06 maximum?

[@CarsNToys]

Pretty much. Your '06 Maxima has two belts as this one has.

[@nicksalter7265]

were did you buy your kit from ? I plan to replace my bump on my 2000 maxima looks like the same exact setup.

[@CarsNToys]

This was a while ago but I think ebay motors.

[@mrawesome555551]

did the pulley come off easy?

[@CarsNToys]

mrawesome555551 Yeah, no problem.

[@mrawesome555551]

CarsNToys mine didnt come off, so i just put the bolt back on

[@GodMadeBeauty73]

Thanks very helpful video. Helped 100%.

[@CarsNToys]

Thanks, Leisha. Glad to help.

[@LittleBear0513]

What size was the walking nut?

[@CarsNToys]

fabian bazan This was a couple of years back but most likely 12mm or 14mm

[@papoportillo4342]

+CarsNToys my locking nut that you loosen before you loosen the main drive belt is striped and I can't get it off.. if I manage to get it off can I just use another similar 1 in its place

[@MrAbrahamMarley]

I replaced my hose with a hose they made at mechanic shop(hydraulic), so I'm hoping changing pumps work because it's still leaking with new hose.

[@vancechambers4643]

Thanks for the video...well done!

[@CarsNToys]

No problem, Vance. Glad to help. Cheers

[@dawmbraeckel8068]

Hello Vance Chambers