Rebuilding a CB7 power steering pump?

[Bad_dude]

I am thinking about rebuilding the PS pump. Has any one done it? Any pics DIY or video? Buying a reman or even a new one is expensive. I was thinking about rebuilding it myself. I think my pump is leaking. Though not losing fluid yet. but I see a little wet on the bottom of the pump. I think it's the thin gasket or O ring between the layers of the pump rather than pulley oil seal.
Any one has experience that can share?

Thanks.

[EsperHamid]

I am thinking about rebuilding the PS pump. Has any one done it? Any pics DIY or video? Buying a reman or even a new one is expensive. I was thinking about rebuilding it myself. I think my pump is leaking. Though not losing fluid yet. but I see a little wet on the bottom of the pump. I think it's the thin gasket or O ring between the layers of the pump rather than pulley oil seal.
Any one has experience that can share?

Thanks.

depending on my experience ... well yes I am new but I have already disassembled and reassembled my pump so many times ... well haven't used honda PSF yet .. but I can assure you it is leaking from the oil seal.

the hard part which gave me a back ache today is how to install it back on the car... still giving me a squeaking noise ..... disassembling it and rebuilding it is a PIECE OF CAKE ... you just need to pay attention ( use your phone cam for pictures ) to the removal process ... cause it has many parts that can be re-installed side-ways (especially plungers A & B)... but if you do install anything side ways .... it will make a big mess ... .a really big one in the engine bay, will spit PSF like bullets ..... LOL

I should write a story me and my ps/p ... the problem though i am facing is that each time I tighten the 6 10mm bolts that hold the pump together ... the pulley shaft becomes harder to turn by hand ... weird

PS: mine is still leaking

[fromthe864]

I'm thinking about doing this rebuild as well but after hearing of your struggles I may just get a used from the junk yard for $35 shipped.

[remix405]

Rebuilding it is actually pretty easy just make sure you replace all the gaskets with OEM Honda gaskets they are cheap. like stated already if its your first time take pics of the tear down so when you put it back together you have no problems.

[Accrdwgnguy]

depending on my experience ... well yes I am new but I have already disassembled and reassembled my pump so many times ... well haven't used honda PSF yet .. but I can assure you it is leaking from the oil seal.

the hard part which gave me a back ache today is how to install it back on the car... still giving me a squeaking noise ..... disassembling it and rebuilding it is a PIECE OF CAKE ... you just need to pay attention ( use your phone cam for pictures ) to the removal process ... cause it has many parts that can be re-installed side-ways (especially plungers A & B)... but if you do install anything side ways .... it will make a big mess ... .a really big one in the engine bay, will spit PSF like bullets ..... LOL

I should write a story me and my ps/p ... the problem though i am facing is that each time I tighten the 6 10mm bolts that hold the pump together ... the pulley shaft becomes harder to turn by hand ... weird

PS: mine is still leaking

Your rebuilding troubles may come down to the fact that you aren't using Honda PSF. When my Dad got his latest 5th Gen Accord, the pump was screaming and leaking. All I did was flush the power steering system completely and refill with Honda PSF. Pump is quiet and no leaks.

Always use Honda PS fluid in Honda power steering systems, no exceptions or you will have problems.

[Fleetw00d]

As already said, easy to rebuild.

The exploded view you can get on www.hondaautomotiveparts.com will serve as a good reference for disassembly and reassembly, and also for getting the parts.

[Dynamic93-408]

Why not just replace?

[SanJoCaF22DrAcc]

I rebuilt mine. It was easy. Words of advise, the nut for the pulley on the PS pump is reverse thread. Also, I cleaned all the internal parts with brake cleaner. I picked up an Edelmann PS rebuild kit, some brake cleaner, and some HPSF. Parts maybe totaled $30.

[RyanD]

i rebuilt mine while it was still on the car. im sure it was harder this way but i dont have a bench to set it on. i thought it was quite easy. those old seals can be quite hard to get out though

[Fleetw00d]

Why not just replace?

Brand new one complete is pretty expensive. Used one from a JY may be just as bad as the one you've got. Seat kit is relatively inexpensive and the rebuild is easy.

[EsperHamid]

Your rebuilding troubles may come down to the fact that you aren't using Honda PSF. When my Dad got his latest 5th Gen Accord, the pump was screaming and leaking. All I did was flush the power steering system completely and refill with Honda PSF. Pump is quiet and no leaks.

Always use Honda PS fluid in Honda power steering systems, no exceptions or you will have problems.

I decided finally to put honda PSF ... the problem is that the honda dealer here is a rip-off I might order it online ... I just wanna know how many quartz/litres I need to flush and replace the psf !!

the honda dealer wants 20$ per 1 litres.

[roland lorenzo]

I decided finally to put honda PSF ... the problem is that the honda dealer here is a rip-off I might order it online ... I just wanna know how many quartz/litres I need to flush and replace the psf !!

the honda dealer wants 20$ per 1 litres.

yo man that's costly, here it cost me $11/liter, anyway you won't regret buying it because this will take care your PSP. The reason why we have this problem is mainly the fluid that we put into the pump.