Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Fiat
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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)06 · 41 Steering
06 · Steering & suspension

Removing-refitting power steering pump

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Power steering pump (1242 16v) › Removing-refitting power steering pump
41 SteeringRemoving-refitting power steering pump · page 1 of 2
Diagram showing the engine bay with arrows pointing to various components and fasteners on the air filter housing and surrounding area.
Diagram of the engine bay focusing on the resonator box, with arrows indicating attachment points and a clip connection.

REMOVING-REFITTING POWER STEERING PUMP

Place the car on ramps, disconnect the battery's negative lead, then proceed as described below:

  1. Remove the complete filter casing by undoing the nuts and clip indicated.
  2. Remove the resonator complete with air intake duct by disconnecting the clip (arrowed) from the throttle body and undoing the attachment screws. Also disconnect the oil vapour recovery pipe from the bottom of the resonator.
  3. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
  4. Disconnect the pressurized fluid delivery pipe (1) from the power steering pump, and the fluid inlet pipe (2) from the reservoir. Collect the fluid still present in the system.
Diagram showing a hand using a tool to manipulate a hose or pipe connected to a reservoir component in the engine bay.
Diagram of the power steering pump area with callout numbers 1 and 2 identifying the fluid delivery pipe and fluid inlet pipe respectively.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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