Power Steering pump replacement - level of difficulty?

[hywy61]

So I passing the old 2000 DII ( 131,000 ) onto my 16 yr old son. Going on 23yrs old now I'm gonna need to replace some hoses etc. I've done alot over the years but lots of original parts.

First task I believe will be the power steering pump. It has never leaked but I am worried about the PS hoses as they are the originals.
1. How hard a job is replacing the PS pump?
2. Do you have to bleed the pump once the new is installed.
3. Should this hose also be replaced ? Seems a little more durable. https://www.roverparts.com/steering/power-steering-hoses-fluid/QEP105481G/
I have found some videos but nothing that addresses said hose/pipe so I am wondering if I can skip this one?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DarylJ]

1.) Bolt on bolt off. A few are a bit of a challenge to get to. The biggest problem you'll have is taking the serpentine belt off if you don't have a breaker bar long enough.

2.) Yes. But all you need to do it start the vehicle and run it lock to lock 3-4 times, turn it off and WALK AWAY and wait for the bubbles to subside (10 minutes?), top off the reservoir and do the same thing again until it's good. I usually find it works the first time.

3.) Best I can suggest is cleaning everything up drying it, and driving it for a few days. Then inspect to see if anything is weeping on that hose. It's a 24 year old hose most likely. Absolutely everything about whether it needs to be replaced or not depends specifically on what kind of life it's led. I'd be particularly concerned about the rubber part of course, and the connections to it. If the rubber isn't cracked and the crimp connections aren't weeping save yourself the headache and leave it.

 

[JUKE179r]

Some things I remember when I replaced my pump:

There is the long bolt the pump sits on that can be totally removed from the engine for easier removal/install the next time. And believe me, there will be a next time.

Clean the mesh screen inside the PS reservoir.

I replaced both low and high pressure hoses and o-rings since they were possibly 20+ years old.