V6 SAAB POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKS & RESEAL

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Had to add this : leaky power steering pump is #1 cause for burnt A/C clutch on the V6 .. great design GM 😎

[@googlereviewer1944]

Are you based in the UK? My Saab has a throttle body fault and I'm trying to find someone who might be able to fix it...

[@darkwolf670000]

Mine started leaking at the pulley and replaced with new. But I'm definitely getting my old one repaired thanks to your video! Great job!

[@okletsskate]

ADVICE: Use a magnet to fish the two sockets you need to remove closest to the pulley. You can rotate it to give you access to each bolt. It’s tight so you’ll need a 13mm socket and a small ratchet. You’ll have just enough room to crack it. There’s another bolt on the opposite side, you need to remove the air box, engine mount, engine bracket, throttle intake, and you’ll need to remove two Torx bolts to get the intake out of the way. Once you do all of that, you’ll want to put hose clamps on the main hose that connects to the power steering pump and if you’re working on an 08+ like me, you’ll no longer be able to remove the radiator supports as they are welded on, instead you’ll have to remove the upper radiator hose. Keep a receptacle handy because it’s gonna get messy. Only then can you pry something against the engine. Use a blanket of sorts to cushion the black crossmember above the radiator and then you’ll have just enough room to wiggle it out. From there, you can rebuild the pump. What this video does NOT show is that there are TWO larger seals deep into the pump. The kit I purchased contained those too. Power Steering Pump Seal Kit For 2006-2015 VOLKSWAGEN Crafter (KYB Pump) on eBay but the kit is SK 8765. I replaced and rebuilt. Good luck, this sucks be it’s absolutely do-able. It just takes some patience and the right tools.

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Thanks for sharing the removal process, this video created well before any kit was available. I now use the kits from eBay .

[@davezgy1]

Thank you! Your videos have helped me tremendously!

[@judih.8754]

Thank you for this video as it demystified taking the pump apart. Great clarity in your presentation. Cheers!!

[@MrOikono]

Excellent job man as always !

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Thanks man

[@omarcp9027]

Muchas gracias, esta semana acabo de reemplazar los empaques ahorre mucho con tu video.

[@rbaddict2947]

My car is a 2008 9-3 Aero Saab V6 turbo convertible - will this video work for reparing my power steering rack leak? I think it's coming from the bottom of the car. Guesing I need to replace the seal to the rack at bottom....any idea where I can find the correct seal kit ?? I really dont want to replace the entire power steering rack

[@okletsskate]

Are comments being deleted? None of them seem to stick?

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

I dont think so, what comment u believe was deleted !!

[@abuelzoz2009]

Do you happen to remember how many bearing were there ? Mine make a loud whining noise and trying to source the bearing before i remove it

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

What bearing !!

[@abuelzoz2009]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY Pump bearing , not sure if there is any

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

@@abuelzoz2009 no bearings

[@abuelzoz2009]

@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY So what would be the problem bcz i confirm noise is from the pump. Also Do you know if there is any matching pump from another GM vehicle

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

@@abuelzoz2009 there is no latching pump, noise could be wrong fluid, or damaged pump internals (usually if u run the pump low on fluid)

[@cs-90]

You can rebuild these pumps using a reseal kit from a 07-10 Saturn outlook or Suzuki XL7.

[@TheArdanwen]

Is there a sealkit ?

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Unfortunately not

[@chrisbartkowicz2759]

i justposted 2 rebuild kits that look correct@@TheFlyingMechanicDIY

[@tonyq4358]

Where at?@@chrisbartkowicz2759

[@jjones7760]

Can someone please help me with the removal of this pump?

[@TheFlyingMechanicDIY]

Remove the air filter and air pluming front of the engine, support engine with a jack from underneath, remove right side engine mount, remove belt, loosen pump connections and bolts, pry against the engine pushing it to the back to have just enough space to pull the pump from the front side of the engine

[@davezgy1]

Do you have any information about where I can find the rear gasket? I’ve searched the internet intensively but couldn’t find anything of the same shape. I did look up the VW power steering pump and I couldn’t find rebuild kits either. Thanks in advance!

[@chrisbartkowicz2759]

i just poste 2 kits