Power steering gear and replacement issues (1 Viewer)

[Malleus]

Yes, but don't drive it anywhere. The rear of the timing cover will be open. Probably be a good idea to cover the hole. Just sayin'...

FWIW, you have to loosen the nut and retighten it to "check" the torque. Putting a torque wrench on a tight fastener won't give you dynamic torque, which is what the spec lists.

 

[former0321]

Malleus- didn't plan on driving it anywhere. Was going to place a drain pan below to catch any oil. Definitely going to pull the nut off and start from the beginning. Also do a re-inspection of the gear for any damage. I will post pics of any findings of damage, and also give results when finished with this job.

 

[madisonr34]

Did you put the rotor vanes in the right way. There is a round side and a flat side.

 

[Tools R Us]

An easier, possibly better plan is to use a mechanic's stethoscope, listen to the pump, front cover, etc, and see if the source of the noise can be located. Like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-52500-Mechanics-Stethoscope/dp/B0002SQYSM

How was the gear held to remove/replace? Have seen a couple that where gear teeth were dorked, but they made more of a tapping noise. In both cases, using a small die grinder, were able to carefully reshape the teeth, making them quiet again.

 

[Malleus]

I had to do something similar recently; I file-hobbed the tooth profile back in shape, after the puller chewed on it. They're soft, so it wasn't much work.

If the d*** gear wasn't more than the pump, I'd have replaced it...

 

[former0321]

Madison- yes the gear was placed on exactly as it was taken off of the previous PS pump.
Tools R Us- thought of this, thank you for reminding me though

 

[madisonr34]

Madison- yes the gear was placed on exactly as it was taken off of the previous PS pump.
Tools R Us- thought of this, thank you for reminding me though

Former did you rebuild the pump or buy a reman unit?? I meant the the rotor vanes inside the pump that moves the PS fluid.

 

[former0321]

Madison- As stated before, this is a brand new pump.