How to replace the power steering pump on a 2001 Pontiac Aztec

It takes near to 1.5 hours to replace the water pump on Pontiac Aztec. The procedure to replace the water pump is as follows:--- Water Pump Replacement ---------
Removal Procedure :

Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the level of the water pump.
Remove the drive belt guard.
Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
Remove the drive belt.

Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
Remove the water pump pulley.

Remove the water pump bolts.
Remove the water pump.
Remove the water pump gasket.
Clean the water pump mating surfaces

Installation Procedure

Install the water pump gasket.
Install the water pump. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the water pump bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) .

Install the water pump pulley. Loosely install the mounting bolts.
Install the drive belt.
Install the water pump pulley bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 inch lbs.) .

Install the drive belt guard.
Fill the cooling system.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
That's it.

Nov 18, 2010 • 2001 Pontiac Aztek

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here's the procedure on how to replace water pump of your car

1 Turn the belt tensioner pulley counterclockwise on the 3.4L modeal. Use a breaker bar and a socket to rotate the center bolt on the tensioner pulley. If you have a 3.5L engine model, turn the pulley clockwise.

2 Slide the drive belt off the steering pump pulley.

3 Detach the black ground cable from the battery using a wrench.

4 Position a drain pan under the car in the direction of the steering pump hoses.

5 Move any wire brackets near the steering pump out of the way using a wrench or ratchet and socket, if necessary.

6 Disconnect the return hose from the power steering pump by loosening the clamp at the steering pump using a ratchet and socket. Then pull the hose off the pump and let the steering fluid drain into the pan.

7 Detach the pressure hose from the steering pump by unscrewing the retaining nut at the pump using a tube wrench. Let the steering fluid drain on the pan.

8 Unscrew the steering-pump mounting bolts using a ratchet, ratchet extension and socket.

9 Lift the power steering pump off the engine compartment.

Install the New Steering Pump

1 Position the new steering pump in place and start the mounting bolts by hand. Then tighten the bolts using the ratchet, ratchet extension and socket.

2 Attach the pressure hose to the steering pump by starting the retaining nut by hand. Then tighten the nut using the tube wrench.

3 Connect the return hose to the steering pump. Then tighten the clamp using the ratchet and socket.

4 Reinstall any wire brackets you had to remove using a wrench or ratchet and socket.

5 Connect the black ground cable to the battery using a wrench.

6 Install the drive belt by turning the tensioner pulley counterclockwise using the breaker bar and socket. Then slide the belt over the steering pump pulley. If you have the Aztek 3.5L engine, turn the tensioner pulley clockwise.

7 Reinstall any wire brackets you had to remove form near the steering pump using the wrench or ratchet and socket.

8 Connect the black, ground cable to the battery using a wrench.

Bleed the Power Steering System

1 Refill the steering fluid reservoir with new steering fluid. Make sure the level reaches the Full Cold mark on the reservoir.

2 Raise the front of the vehicle using a floor jack until the front tires are off the ground. Then support the car on 2 jack stands.

3 Turn the ignition key to the On position but do not start the engine.

4 Turn the steering wheel fully from left to right 15 times.

5 Check the fluid level in the steering reservoir and add if necessary.

6 Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Turn the steering wheel and listen for steering noises. If you hear noises while turning the steering wheel, repeat steps 2 through 5 of the bleeding procedure to get rid of the air in the steering system. Turn off the engine.

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pfsjonmann Apr 07, 2011

To take off the belt for any repair, do you still turn the tension bolt counter clockwise, and do you just go until you have enough slack?

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Answer 2 · 10/19/2010 12:00:00 AM

Marvin

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Posted on Oct 19, 2010

SOURCE: how to remove and replace the rack and pinion

The entire repair procedure (with illustrations) is avail at the link below, it is from the factory service manual courtesy of Alldata.com. Please go to this link, it is a PDF file so u will need Acrobat reader.

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/ebrock63/2010-01-25_184524_RACK.pdf

Johnny Brown

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Posted on May 20, 2010

SOURCE: Lost the keys to a 2001 pontiac aztec. Don't have

the dealer should be able to make you a key, all you need is the vin number,they can make a key for it, as loong as the ignition in the van is the one that came with the van, if it was replaced then they cant make one, if you didnt by van new then just have key made its mostlikely its original one, hope this helps.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 31, 2011

SOURCE: 2001 pontiac aztec no power steering

Hi,
check the power steering pump for fluid and check the drive belt for the pump.

Good luck.

Answer 3 · 10/19/2010 12:00:00 AM

Marvin

85242 Answers
Posted on Oct 19, 2010

SOURCE: how to remove and replace the rack and pinion

The entire repair procedure (with illustrations) is avail at the link below, it is from the factory service manual courtesy of Alldata.com. Please go to this link, it is a PDF file so u will need Acrobat reader.

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/ebrock63/2010-01-25_184524_RACK.pdf

Answer 4 · 5/20/2010 12:00:00 AM

Johnny Brown

5763 Answers
Posted on May 20, 2010

SOURCE: Lost the keys to a 2001 pontiac aztec. Don't have

the dealer should be able to make you a key, all you need is the vin number,they can make a key for it, as loong as the ignition in the van is the one that came with the van, if it was replaced then they cant make one, if you didnt by van new then just have key made its mostlikely its original one, hope this helps.

Answer 5 · 1/31/2011 12:00:00 AM

Anonymous

105 Answers
Posted on Jan 31, 2011

SOURCE: 2001 pontiac aztec no power steering

Hi,
check the power steering pump for fluid and check the drive belt for the pump.

Good luck.

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