How Do You Flush Power Steering Fluid Pump?
There are multiple ways to “flush” your power steering fluid. Because fluid is circulating between the reservoir, pump, and steering rack, flushing all fluid is difficult. This method outlines a method allowing a single person to COMPLETELY flush ALL of the old fluid from the system while simultaneously replacing it with clean, new fluid. Identify what, if any, drive method you will be able to use to turn the power steering pump with a drill. I found using a common 1/4″ drive bit extension, 1/4″ hex bit to 1/4″ square socket drive adapter, 1/4″ socket, and a short hex allen bit (that I drove with a punch and hammer out of it’s 3/8″ “socket”) fit the pump pulley center shaft. Remove the pump drive belt. In order for this adapter combination to be utilized required unbolting the pump and repositioning. This is a 99 Saturn S-series. I imagine most transverse engine vehicles will be similar while north-south (RWD) vehicles may have adequate clearance to the front of the engine. This of cou
