Pump Leak Diagnosis
Repair of power steering fluid leaks from areas of power steering pump sealed by O-rings is allowed. See Fig 1. However power steering pump shaft seal leakage will require replacement of pump.
Below are areas and components of power steering pump used on this vehicle which are allowed to be serviced. All other power steering pump failures require replacement of entire power steering pump.
The following components are related directly to power steering pump and are also replaceable:
- Power steering fluid reservoir, related components and attaching hardware.
- Power steering fluid reservoir filler cap/dipstick assembly.
- Power steering fluid pressure and return hoses.