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Car Forum / GMC Cars / November 2005

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1998 Cavalier Power Steering Pump Replacement

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G Wasmer - 06 Nov 2005 16:29 GMT
I am trying to replace the power steering pump on my 1998 2.2 L Chevrolet
Cavalier. I have successfully release the tension and removed the V-belt. I
have also successfully removed all of the bolts and lines (high pressure and
return line from the old/existing power steering pump assembly.

The problem is that now I cannot get the old/existing power steering pump
out the engine compartment due to brackets, wires, and lines. So the
questions is what has to be removed in order to properly perform the
extraction of the old/existing power steering pump.

My fear is that the large casted bracket (which looks like an engine mount)
needs to be removed and I am not exactly sure what is the best procedure for
doing this without causing any damage.

Any response would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

G Wasmer
Rochester, NY
gwasmer@rochester.rr.com
Mark Sparge - 09 Nov 2005 17:56 GMT
> I am trying to replace the power steering pump on my 1998 2.2 L Chevrolet
> Cavalier. I have successfully release the tension and removed the V-belt. I
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> Rochester, NY
> gwasmer@rochester.rr.com
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It sounds like the bracket you're referring to could be the upper
engine mount -- sometimes called a "dog-bone".  It is connected between
the engine block and the frame of the car just above (more or less) the
radiator.

If that's the case, it is OK to disconnect it -- or remove one end so
that it will swing out of the way.  Just don't start the engine/drive
the car with it disconnected.

Hope this helps,
Mark
 
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