How To Replace Power Steering Pump On GMC Safari Or Astro Van

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  • @johnwolf1475
    @johnwolf1475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    the pump must be primed before starting the engine- they destruct easily-- spin by hand and let the fluid work itself in..

  • @derekvogel3700
    @derekvogel3700 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most of the video is great. I like how thorough you are explaining the power steering pump, the importance of the reservoir, how to use the puller, etc. However, you don't actually show how to remove the power steering pump. I would have loved to see how you got the pump out. Reason being, my pump has a clip on the back side that I struggled to get to. Your model may not have that, yet I think showing how you remove the pump, and reinstallation, in a video titled "how to replace power steering pump", would have been the way to go. Otherwise, love what you're doing man.

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. You’re right about that. This is a long time ago, and I was shooting on a VHS camera, and everything is covered with hydraulic fluid, and there wasn’t very much room under there.

  • @FernandoLopez-bp5mm
    @FernandoLopez-bp5mm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very hepful after 9 years thank you

  • @JohnLeePedimore
    @JohnLeePedimore 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for posting the video.I just replaced the pump on my '98 Astro after 300,000 miles.I watched your video a couple times and it helped a lot.I've had my fan shroud off 100 times so I just removed it and accessed the pump from the top,I too had to remove the pulley first to get to the bolts,that little tool works suprisingly well.I went underneath to remove the hoses and unbolt the rear bracket.Works great,no more puddles or vibration at stoplights,hope I get 300,000 out of this one.

    • @ADVRider78
      @ADVRider78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So did you get 300,000 out of it?

    • @TheOfficialCaseMade
      @TheOfficialCaseMade ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ADVRider78 if he used a parts store replacement, he's probably on his second or third new one by now 😅

    • @ADVRider78
      @ADVRider78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheOfficialCaseMade I had to replace AC Delco and Dorman parts after less than 5k miles on mine. The quality just isn't there any more.

    • @TheOfficialCaseMade
      @TheOfficialCaseMade ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ADVRider78 that's a fact. I've seen an 80s Volvo on the original alternator, starter, fuel pump with over 400,000 miles, 90s Hondas and Toyotas are usually about the same. These days OEM parts *might* last 200,000 and aftermarket parts are Russian roulette.

  • @westernstar4964
    @westernstar4964 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your help bud. Came across this vid while trying to diagnose a noise in an Astro brakes and steering. I warned the guy to be careful and be aware of possible failure and it did the same week. I could not believe how difficult it is to control the vehicle after the failure happened. Luckily the van was moving slowly at the time. Got the parts, tools and working on it now. Thanks Again

  • @JoshuaFinancialPL
    @JoshuaFinancialPL 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks friend - i also thought the reservoir was the tank at the top of the engine so you saved me a hassle thanks much!

  • @chadmatthews6500
    @chadmatthews6500 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very helpful just wishyou could have gotten video underneath pressing the pulley on and off took a little while to find that sweet spot between the fan blades and the shroud

    • @Lilmiket1000
      @Lilmiket1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's pretty straightforward and plenty room to get the pulley off.

  • @MervinJCarey
    @MervinJCarey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't see the removing or installing of the pump

  • @Lilmiket1000
    @Lilmiket1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also just want to make sure power brakes and power steering not working means this needs replaced right? I do have brakes. Just not power brakes.

    • @Anderanboban
      @Anderanboban 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it is hydro boost then faulty power steering pump or leaks will cause both ps and power breaks to be inoperative, bout to do mine today for same thing lol

  • @keithkennedy9065
    @keithkennedy9065 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice video....I paid 900$ or my 92 and it been one of the most reliable vehicles ive ever had. don't slack on maintenance and they will run forever. took me three hours to change plugs man its tight in there lol.

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +keith kennedy They're great machines. Maybe the most versatile, simple, functional vehicle ever invented.

    • @greyslump2124
      @greyslump2124 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      it’s taken me about a week!

    • @greyslump2124
      @greyslump2124 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stunt Dummy i believe it, i sold my van, got too unreliable went with a 01 silverado 1500 and had better luck

    • @nenezaze3252
      @nenezaze3252 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@greyslump2124It took me about, 3 or 4 hours... I think they never it since 1995 spark plugs & cables..

  • @TribalLady12
    @TribalLady12 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you get the high pressure hose loose?? You didn't show that

  • @Lilmiket1000
    @Lilmiket1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a little confused. Everything looked good except like how do you get the pump out? it has to be bolted in somewhere right? because it has a belt and all the tension on it. But Per your instructions, you just undo hoses to get it out? Thanks for the heads up about the Reservoir too. I was wondering why it was being sold with and without. I thought They meant the bottle up top too.

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t have the van anymore, so I can’t make a video showing exactly how it bolts on, but it definitely bolts on. I don’t think it would have anything to do with the brakes though. They should be vacuum boosted. There isn’t much room in there, so I couldn’t get many good angles of what I was actually doing. Sorry about that. My hands are all covered with power steering fluid, and I didn’t wanna ruin my camera.

    • @Lilmiket1000
      @Lilmiket1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hoohoohoblin Thanks for your reply. I've done the job and done very much research since. Had a big issue with my pump not coming with the screws on the back so all the fluid just kept leaking out until I finally found out where it was leaking at. Definitely want to bleed the system without the engine running because it just aerates the fluid. Other than that it was a pretty straightforward job. Works like new now. Oh yea and with some of these GM cars, they have a system called hydro boost where it does not have a brake booster due to saving space in the engine bay. The hydro boost system is smaller. and it just used the power steering pump to provide the pressure needed to drive the power brakes as well as the power steering.

    • @jamiemarier5647
      @jamiemarier5647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hoohoohoblin powerboost brake system...no power steering, no brakes.

  • @hmoreno1126
    @hmoreno1126 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you remember the sizes of the hoses that connect to the Top Fluid Reservoir ?

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t remember. I sold that van a while ago. I think there are different lengths for different models.

  • @cliftonwayne9874
    @cliftonwayne9874 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful!!! Thank you Van Guy!

  • @laughingthrushmusic5269
    @laughingthrushmusic5269 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you hold the pully still while removing it? Strap wrench??

    • @nenezaze3252
      @nenezaze3252 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You due while still in the van, take of the fan from the water pump, I cut My selft with the fan, it's easier to work from the top, oh well You can work from top & bottom. You got put something on it, I belive i put a wrench a 17 mm..

  • @JCwood-kj1zw
    @JCwood-kj1zw 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey thanks for being so thorough in the important details! This was extremely helpful. based on other vids i've seen for a variety of auto stuff, you really should do more vids! your awesome....

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. I try to go as fast as possible, but include all the important details.

    • @busydaboss423
      @busydaboss423 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +hoohoohoblin and you should have shown how you got to the bolts everything else is literally common sense you skipped the most crucial parts the hardest parts

  • @Anderanboban
    @Anderanboban 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey thanks for the vid ! Dont know what some of these guys are talking about u made it pretty clear haha one thing that would help tho is if u included year in description and mentioned its rwd. I have a 98 awd and its similar but part varies on year

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. It’s really hard to film under the car when your hands are all covered with hydraulic fluid. This one was a 93 GMC safari.

  • @bodeine454
    @bodeine454 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! 👍
    I believe we have a power steering fluid leak on our '99 Safari. We noticed some fluid under the front of the van this morning and when my wife started the van we could hear what sounded like the power steering pump whinning. I'll have to check it all out later this afternoon after she gets home. I hope it's just a hose! 😟

  • @MAGWolf
    @MAGWolf 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am guessing this isn't AWD. I need to do it on an All wheel drive version. Theres a huge cross member in the way plus the front differential.

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Wolf You are correct. Mine is rear wheel drive.

  • @ORTiZZLE
    @ORTiZZLE 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I drill a hole on the pulley to remove the bolts, would that throw it off balance?

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It might. It’s much better to use a puller on it. You can borrow one from an auto parts store for free.

  • @Auto209
    @Auto209 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video. I have never worked on these vans before so this is really helpful.

  • @jonylima829
    @jonylima829 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello would like to know how to change the packaging of the q communicates turbine engine at the box q what happens to me I have a small oil leak not if I can help you ..

  • @gordonw9208
    @gordonw9208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Something is leaking in the area around my power steering pump. Has been for years. That whole side of the engine bay is so covered in crud i dont know exactly where the leak is coming from...

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is probably one of the houses.

  • @jimmieleonard8289
    @jimmieleonard8289 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi do you know anything about the ABS brakes my light came on do you know how to fix it i have brakes it stop good it on 95 astro van .

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ABS wheel sensors tend to get dirty or wear out. I had a GMC Safari van, and now I have a Chevy pick up truck, and I’m both of them the ABS light was on all the time. The good news is that the brakes work normally when the light is on. They just don’t have antilock functionality.

    • @jimmieleonard8289
      @jimmieleonard8289 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hoohoohoblin think you i will try cleaning them

  • @alucard6353
    @alucard6353 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks dude great video

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked it

  • @workingshlub8861
    @workingshlub8861 ปีที่แล้ว

    the rear bolt on the bracket is a pain....a long 3/8 extension and 14mm socket thru the wheel well is what worked for me...

  • @megillonyt4342
    @megillonyt4342 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing and complete video

  • @GlennRayDorzok
    @GlennRayDorzok 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ...I believe it's left to right without the motor running several times, then with it running, or instant damage/ hammmering of fluid can happen. Great video thanks. PEACE GRD If we can believe my repair manual and other youtube sites?

  • @finnblu3002
    @finnblu3002 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thanks
    for some - not all- owners that know vehicle's history, flushing power steering systems may delay this bit of ....
    fun

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, and you can buy power steering fluid with stop-leak in it which might stop the leak.

    • @busydaboss423
      @busydaboss423 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +hoohoohoblin any product that says it stops leaks just ruins your system better off replacein it

  • @VWBusache
    @VWBusache 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice instructional video thank you.

  • @christhjian9923
    @christhjian9923 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I just bought an Astro from 1989 (4,3 liter V6) and my power steering pump looks to be at a little angel for some reason.... Its pullie isn't therefore completely straight as well. Is it normal or should I look into that? Last owner told me he had tangled with that so maybe he managed to put it back that way somehow....

    • @christhjian9923
      @christhjian9923 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      angle* sorry bout that

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christhjian It should be at a straight angle to the belt. It will wear out the belt if it is crooked. I wonder if the bracket is bent and you could bend it back into shape.

    • @christhjian9923
      @christhjian9923 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it seems like it is bent from there. And now when I've attached the new belt, it's clear that the this pullie acutally throws the belt quite significantly.
      Thank you for the reply! I'll try to fix this.

  • @Infernum_Records
    @Infernum_Records 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful thanks. I'm doing mine on a '93 G20 4.3, looks identical

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

  • @mallorymcguire833
    @mallorymcguire833 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Provided a shop is doing this, and they're not filming it and leaving anything out, about how long/book time/hours would it take to do this job? shop quoted me $800, and online part price is $157. so how can they charge $550 for labor, that's like 4.5 hours at their shop rate of $120 per hour.

  • @danlevine8774
    @danlevine8774 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Didn't even show how to remove the pump!

    • @dixiedog1179
      @dixiedog1179 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      may I say, what looks like an allen bolt holding the pulley on is not. You will need to spend $30 for a puller pusher tool, and you may need to modify the pusher(installer) as it can be shorted for Astro. They use the same tool for many cars. It comes with instructions.

    • @juliovaldez5468
      @juliovaldez5468 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dixiedog1179, thanks for preventing me from wasting anymore time on this!

  • @murrrray7
    @murrrray7 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an 86 astro, would this be similar or no?

  • @JohnnyDesaint
    @JohnnyDesaint 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    when i bought my pump it came with a little bag of extra seals.What do they go to?

  • @wacvader
    @wacvader 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a GMC safari and that is not as easy as it seems. It takes about 4 or 5 hours. Cause you have to take off a lot of stuff. There are 5 bolts. Three in front, and 2 in the back. You may have to remove the air conditioning system.

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is probably different on different model years.

  • @skatt73
    @skatt73 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, very helpful.

  • @JuanMartinezMARTINTEZ
    @JuanMartinezMARTINTEZ 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for ur post. This helps a lot . thanks again

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. I'm happy I could help.

  • @oiyabastard8891
    @oiyabastard8891 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    brakes plus said i need a power steering pump hoses and gearbox and a $70,00 power steering flush if im replacing all that what the hell am flushing?

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is some fluid left in there, but the flush also removes any air bubbles from the system.

  • @peterfix7411
    @peterfix7411 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gona get it imstalled on my dads 94 astro chevy van its a messy job lol good video bro

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. It is a miserable messy job. I paid someone to do it on my truck because I didn’t want to do it again.

  • @ACoustaDC
    @ACoustaDC 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay, I forgot the royal enfield, what is the other one.?

  • @gypsyj2967
    @gypsyj2967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Skipped over some key info
    Not sure why you told us how to use tensioner pulley and then skipped the most important part of how you removed it

  • @ACoustaDC
    @ACoustaDC 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just how many vehicles do you own?!?!?! Ya got the ford, now the van, the buel, the fxr, the honda, and don't you own some old car your dad gave you??? (not sure on that one) anyway, informative as always.

  • @pickleboat45
    @pickleboat45 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    good one thanks

  • @edgrrickett140
    @edgrrickett140 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy Heck Man I know that is a dirty grungy job doing PWR STR pumps that's why a mechanic makes hella cash! I'm still working on my 92

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Edgr Rickett Yeah! It is a miserable mess. Good luck!

  • @Mr105246
    @Mr105246 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good video but way to much talking

  • @hobertdelph6042
    @hobertdelph6042 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    To Replace Power Steering Pump 2002 gmc Safari

  • @mikelall
    @mikelall 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why do all you guys who post videos talk so much?? just show how to do it that is all people want to know

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's an excellent point. I am better at that in my new videos, but my old ones are a lot longer than they should be.

    • @oscarherrera9864
      @oscarherrera9864 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Lall hahahahahahahaha

  • @johngibson606
    @johngibson606 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Total bullshit skipped over the entire pump removal and reassembly procedures

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry. I was all covered with power steering oil, and it was a pretty tight space. There’s probably a better video out there showing how to do this now.

  • @josemanunez
    @josemanunez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude you talk too much saying what are you gonna do but you never said said step by step what and how you did it; i think that that's what really matters.

  • @z4u68
    @z4u68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is useless , you by passed showing the very important part of the job , next video

    • @hoohoohoblin
      @hoohoohoblin  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry about that. It was a really tight fit, and I was all covered with power steering fluid.

  • @z4u68
    @z4u68 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Le t me tell you what he did not. First why he is on youtube I dont know, but the pulley has to come off to get the bolts loose to get the pump off, the pump has to go back on without the pulley , then the pulley has to be put on while laying under the van, its a bitch of a job, Only thing I can guess is he had someone else maybe a real mechanic ccome in and do the hard work and did not want to show that. WOW

    • @CRCfail
      @CRCfail 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I put my pulley back on from the top, was 1/10 on hard scale and took about 5 minutes. Hey maybe you had one hand tied behind your back? Try freeing that hand and use both your hands to work. If you still have issues, sell car and buy a bicycle.

    • @fithos65
      @fithos65 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He literally told you all of that in the video.

  • @kingeasy6184
    @kingeasy6184 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Click bate