Power Steering Pump Drive Shaft Seal Leak #98-T-32 - (Feb 25, 2003)

Power Steering Pump Drive Shaft Seal Leak (Replace Power Steering Pump)

1991 - 1999 Saturn vehicles

Condition

Some customers may comment on a power steering pump fluid leak. Diagnosis may identify the leak to be coming from the power steering pump drive shaft seal.

Cause

The condition may be caused by an incorrect pump drive shaft surface finish.

Correction

Install new design power steering pump or replace pump drive shaft seal as required by the following procedure.

Procedure

Leak test the power steering system to verify source of leak.

A dye and black light (SA9175 - NE) is available for finding leaks. (Refer to the manufacture's direction when using the kit.)
Pour the specified amount of dye into the power steering pump.
Operate the vehicle under normal operating conditions.
Direct the black light toward power steering pump. The dye will appear as a brightly colored fluid and lead to leak path.

If the leak path is from the pump drive shaft seal and the vehicle was built before or including 1998 model year VIN WZ293193, replace power steering pump assembly.
If the leak path is from the pump drive shaft seal and the vehicle was built in the 1999 model year or after 1998 model year VIN WZ293193, replace the pump drive shaft seal only. (Refer to "Power Steering Pump Drive Shaft Seal" procedure in the Steering section of the appropriate model year Chassis Service Manual).

Parts Requirements

21012311	Pump 1991-1996 -- with RPO (NV7) EVO PWR STRG USE ON VIN TZ371462 AND EARLIER IF SERVICING A 1991 - 1995 DOHC (LL0) VEHICLE, MUST USE P/S PUMP BRK SUPT BOLT (P/N 21007354) AND P/S PUMP SUPT BRACKET (P/N 21007326) IF SERVICING A 1991 - 1994 SOHC (LK0) VEHICLE, MUST USE P/S PUMP BRKT SUPT BOLT (P/N 21006315)
21012269	PUMP 1996-1999 - DOHC (LL0) WITH RPO (NV7) EVO PWR STRG USE ON VIN TZ371463 AND GREATER
21012117	PUMP 1995-1996 - SOHC/MFI (L24) WITH RPO (N40) USE ON VIN TZ371462 AND EARLIER
21012271	PUMP 1996-1999 SOHC/MFI WITH RPO (N40) PWR STRG USE ON VIN TZ371463 AND GREATER
26025977	SEAL - P/S PUMP DRV SHF
21007354	BOLT/SCREW - P/S PUMP BRKT SUPT
21007326	BRACKET - P/S PUMP SUPT
21006315	NUT - P/S PUMP BRKT SUPT

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide and Labor Operation Code E9050 (Power Steering Pump -- Replace) or E8380 (Power Steering Pump Shaft Oil Seal - Replace).

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