Jack Stilts
Skid Plates
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- Michigan
Is there a how-to for replacing a power steering pump? Looks (sounds) like mine is in need of replacing and I've never done it before.
I might also need this.
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Is there a how-to for replacing a power steering pump? Looks (sounds) like mine is in need of replacing and I've never done it before.
Jack up vehicle and place rear end on jack stands. Place jack and jack stand under axle. Try to find that nice height where the leaf spring does not have force either way. Remove Shackle. Unbolt U bolt. Unbolt front of leaf pack. Put in new leaf pack. Use new U bolts. (don't forget to re torque after a short trip and 100 miles, 1000 miles would not hurt either). When placing on new leaf spring. tighten to axle first then front leaf mount. Then shackle. Use the jack to adjust the height. After all bolts are in then torque down to specs. Also do one side at a time. You can also remove the wheel to be able to work easier. It is not hard to do and depending on your tools should no take to long. With it being that old I would start spraying everything with PB Blaster a week before hand and twice a day to make it easier.
I might be able to find the alcan instructions somewhere.
One note if the old u bolts are to rusted to undo. You can cut them but be very careful as I've seen stuff go flying to to the forces. Like springs are pulling up still...
you will need new u-bolts, they are a one time thing, just plan on cutting them. After you have the new ones on, cut off the excess and use a cold chisel to mangle the threads to prevent the nuts from backing down. Other than that they are pretty straight forward. Air tools help, but when don't they.
I'm looking for info on replacing leaf springs...not on my truck, but basically on my truck... (?)
My daycare provider's husband has a 2000 Frontier with a broken leaf and he wants me to replace them, he'd rather pay me than a professional mechanic. I figure it can't be that hard, seems very straightforward, but I don't know if I'm missing something. Anybody have any advice?
In addition to the good advice so far above, I'll add that the Fronty's leaves are on the other side of the axle from our X's.
IE: They are spring over IIRC.
If that year is spring under still, it will look like your X under there. The Fronty years and X years are off set, model-wise.
I just did my AAL without air tools, easy peazy man. MAP gas helps too.
What's on your shopping list so far?
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What about your local napa?
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Are you doing anything that is going to change the thickness of the leaf pack?