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Power Steering Pump: Inspection

Check spacer washer, valve cone and compression spring. Check pressure plates, input shaft, and bearing bushing for wear. Check blades for easy sliding in rotor. Check surfaces of volume control valve and bore in pump housing for wear or damage.

NOTE: Never replace volume control valve only. Replace complete power steering pump.


  1. Check spacer washers, ball, and compression spring. Check pressure plates, input shaft, bearing housing and bushing for wear.
  2. Check blades for easy sliding in rotor. Check surfaces of volume control valve and bore in pump housing for wear or damage.
NOTE: Never replace volume control valve only. Replace complete power steering pump.