[V8] Hydraulic pump removal

[Ed Kellock]

I just found this link while googling "drag link socket"...

http://www.elektro.com/~audi/hydraulic/

Ed


On 2/18/08, Mark Kalbskopf <gbmarc at cox.net> wrote:
> Dave,
>
> I have just rebuilt mine.
> I followed instructions that were posted by Arun Rao for a 91 200Q.
> I have them printed out here, and here's the link
> http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/steer.html
>
>
> I didn't remove the belly pan or any bolts on the A/C pump.
> I did remove the silver exhaust heat shield though. It was easy and
> added more room.
>
> You do need an impact wrench with a drag link socket to get at the
> pump O rings..
> Make sure you clean the slots that the socket fits into on the pump
> so that the socket can get a good grip.
> Mine all came out just fine.
> You may want to replace the O rings on the end of all the connecting
> hoses too.
> This can be a pain if you're all ready to re-assemble and don't have
> any!
>
> If you haven't released the tension on the serpentine belt before,
> it's just plain weird.
> You put a cranked wrench on the tension bolt over  towards the left
> front and just push down on it. It needs quite a bit of pressure, but
> the belt goes limp and slips right off the pulley.
>
> Mark.
>
>
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