Can a steering pump be replaced on a Cummins?

Can a steering pump be replaced on a Cummins?

Replacing the steering pump on your Cummins is a simple way to maintain proper steering mechanics. Remove the fluid from the steering pump. Some model years have a drain plug in the back of the pump housing. If there is no drain plug, siphon out the fluid and dispose of it according to local laws.

How do you change the power steering pump?

Insert the feed and return lines into the new pump and tighten down the compression fittings with the appropriate wrench. Fill the pump with new power steering fluid. The pump will fill the feed and return lines with fresh fluid once the engine is turned on, so start the vehicle and move the steering wheel one full turn in each direction.

What kind of fitting do I need for power steering pump?

If there is no drain plug, siphon out the fluid and dispose of it according to local laws. Loosen the return and feed lines that attach to the pump housing. These lines should have 14mm compression fittings. Some of the older trucks have a 12mm fitting.

Replacing the steering pump on your Cummins is a simple way to maintain proper steering mechanics. Remove the fluid from the steering pump. Some model years have a drain plug in the back of the pump housing. If there is no drain plug, siphon out the fluid and dispose of it according to local laws.

Insert the feed and return lines into the new pump and tighten down the compression fittings with the appropriate wrench. Fill the pump with new power steering fluid. The pump will fill the feed and return lines with fresh fluid once the engine is turned on, so start the vehicle and move the steering wheel one full turn in each direction.

If there is no drain plug, siphon out the fluid and dispose of it according to local laws. Loosen the return and feed lines that attach to the pump housing. These lines should have 14mm compression fittings. Some of the older trucks have a 12mm fitting.