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Can anyone tell me what is involved in replacing the power steering pump on my van and how to bleed the system after fitting?

The local garage reckon it needs replacing.
Can the original be reconditioned? I was quoted a figure of around £145 for a new one.

The engine fitted is an AAZ 1.9TD

Thanks

Andy - in the wilds of Scotland

Easy job, sits at the bottom under alternator. When replaced, fill reservoir upto level and turn wheels from lock to, pump will sound noisey then when all air out of system you will hear the pump go quite. Original can be recondition for around 60-80.
Why do they say it needs replacing, leaking? don't really suffer from any other problems.

seal kits is thirty quid the bentley manual shows the exploded view pretty self explanatory, £145 fitted recon inc labour with gttee isn't a bad price, make sure you/they replace the filter, good to replace all the fluid too given the chance imho.

Yes...pretty easy to change...as described but don't start the engine to bleed.
Take the weight off the front with a jack and turn the steering (without the engine running) from lock to lock, as many times as needed, keep topping up.
Now start the engine, do the same, keep topping up.
Point is the oil acts as a lubricant for the pump, starting it up whilst bleeding would be like filling a running engine after the oil had been drained and filter changed.

Thanks Guys

Andy

These pumps are not good suffer from leaks, rattles and faulty pressure relief valves.

Normal bleeding procedure is start it up and keep turning steering and topping up until it works ok.

The pump has been making a whining sound for a while.

I think it is time to change it! And the fluid

Andy