Hey everyone. I have a question for everyone that I need assistance on or at least a shove in the right direction to another site or post if there is a write up elsewhere. I feel like I have looked pretty good but what I need seems to escape me. Anyways, here goes. I have a 1997 Camaro Z28 with an LT1 that I知 removing the power steering pump on. I知 almost through with the job, however the lines securing the pump are still attached and I知 wondering the best way to detach them. Left upper is a rubber type with a clamp on it and will probably come off just fine like a typical radiator hose; right lower is a metal fitting. I知 guessing it痴 got some kind of a nut attachment like most high pressure metal fittings. I知 thinking about spraying it with PB blaster and maybe using a crow痴 foot. The working room is very limited and I doubt it has ever been loosened since the car was new so I知 thinking the penetrating oil will probably be a good idea. Does anyone know of a good LT1 power steering pump write up? And does anyone out there have any helpful hints or suggestions that I could use. Thank you so much in advance for your time!
Shaun

 

first get your self a dealer shop manual for your yr and make. has detailed instructions for your particular yr not six other yrs to deal with. when installing the new pump pressure fitting use a wrench on both the pump and hose end when tightening if at all possible. keep the hoses at least 1/2in away from anything when routing and make sure they are not twisted. try not to bend the hose assemblies so its easier to put back together.

 

Having replaced my pump on my '95 engine, I can definitely recommend removing the two bolts that hold the pump in place first and that will allow you to move/twist/rotate the pump at such an angle that it makes getting the hard line a lot easier to remove.