96 Power Steering Pump

[Polo96]

Has anyone replaced the power steering pump to gear hose in a 96? If so, degree of dificulty and estimated man hours to complete. Long story short, I was enjoying a nice ride until I had to make a sharp turn and could'nt turn the wheel. Looked under hood a saw power steering fluid had been sprayed on under side of hood from a leak.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
> Ron - Polo96

[Tony B.96LT4]

Hey Ron, the GM manual has 6 steps to remove and 6 steps to replace the inlet hose assembly. However there are a couple of special tools to remove & replace the pump pulley, although a regular gear puller might work. You do have to remove the air intake duct to get to the pump. Let me know if you want to borrow my manuals.

[Polo96]

Thanks Tony. I will wait till after the new year to tackle this project. I was suprised to find out that the power steering pump to gear hose is $115.00 and that the 96 power steering pump is no longer in GM stock. I will probably replace the pump with a re-manufactured unit that also cost around $115.00
I have the 96 manuals on my christmas list, will see if Santa thinks I was good this year or not.
Ron - Polo96