How to Replace the Power Steering Pump in a 1998 BMW 750

You can replace the power steering pump on a 1998 BMW 750 without much ado. A power steering pump carefully pressurizes power steering fluid. This helps the front wheels on the car turn with a smaller amount of force needed from the vehicle's driver. No special tools are required to carry out this task.

Instructions

1

Take off the splash guard. Turn the four bolts counterclockwise to access the power steering pump. Remove all fluid from the pump by siphoning the fluid out by using the turkey baster.

2

Take out the drive belt. Turn the tension pulley counterclockwise. Slide the belt off the power steering pump.

3

Unfasten the bolts of the power steering pump. Do this counterclockwise. Take off the lines of the pump. Turn the nuts counterclockwise.

4

Take off the pump by pulling it towards you. Switch out the old pump for the newer one. Pour 2 qts.of power steering fluid into the neck/reservoir of the power steering pump. Close the power steering pump cap.