Replacing the power steering pump (four-cylinder engines) (Opel Insignia A)

Removal

1. Cover the generator to prevent power steering fluid from getting on it.

2. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid.

3. Remove as much working fluid as possible from the expansion tank.

4. Remove the engine air intake filter.

5. Raise and secure the vehicle.

6. Remove the front right fender liner.

7. Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley only (see section "Replacing the accessory drive belt" for the corresponding engine).

8. Loosen the clamp (1) and disconnect the expansion tank outlet hose (2) from the power steering pump (6).



9. Mark the position of the power steering inlet hose (4) relative to the pump.

10. Unscrew the hollow bolt (3) of the power steering inlet hose.

11. Disconnect the power steering inlet hose from the pump and remove the connector seals.

Note: Do not reuse seals.

12. Loosen the bolts (5) securing the power steering pump through the holes in the pulley.

13. Remove the power steering pump from the vehicle.

14. If necessary, move the pulley from the old to the new power steering pump.

Installation

1. Cut and bend the metal plate of the booster inlet hose along the cut line (1).



2. Install the power steering pump (6) on the vehicle.



3. Install the three bolts (5) of the power steering pump and tighten to a torque of 21 Nm.

4. Install two new sealing washers onto the power steering inlet hose.

5. After aligning the alignment marks, connect the power steering inlet hose to the pump.

6. Install the hollow bolt (3) of the power steering inlet hose and tighten to a torque of 37.5 Nm.

7. Connect the expansion tank outlet hose (2) to the power steering pump. Secure the hose with a clamp (1).

8. Install the drive belt on the power steering pump pulley (see section "Replacing the accessory drive belt" for the corresponding engine).



9. Install the right front fender liner.

10. Lower the vehicle.

11. Install the air intake filter.

12. Fill the power steering reservoir with working fluid and bleed the system.

13. Remove the fluid collection tray from under the vehicle.

14. Remove the cover from the generator.