I'm getting ready to rebuild my power steering pump, but having second thoughts. $345 for new OEM pump.... or do I use the Gates rebuild kit I already have, the new bear, new OEM gasket?? Will the Gates rebuild kit fail soon? anyone have any experience with it?Also, every task can be overwhelming the first time you try it. I rebuilt my power steering pump and the steering gear using Gates kits from RockAuto, the FSM, and the excellent write-ups on this site. It takes a pretty minimal set of tools, but quite a bit of persistence (*especially* those recirculating ball bearings in the steering gear!).
IMO, bushings can be a pain because it can be difficult to find the right size press tool. I get a lot of use out of my press, using it to bend steel, but for most people it would probably just collect dust once they're done with the bushing job. So, I would recommend calling around to see how much local shops would charge to change them for you. Bring the parts in off the vehicle to reduce cost.