You most definently need to remove the fan guard. Then from underneath, you should be able to reach the pump. It is a tight fit...... I had to replace both alternator and Power Steering pump at the same time. Knowing the limitation of movement I decided to make life easier, and I really glad I did. I removed everything between the headlights from the bumper all the way back to the fan (inclusively) now I can reach every thing without fear of tying myself in a not.
You can add power steering fluid to your 1988 Chevy Astro by removing the top to the power steering fluid reservoir. Pour the fluid directly into the reservoir.
To change the power steering pump on the 1996 Chevy Astro van, you will first need to gather the correct tools. This job requires a special tool to remove the power steering pulley. You will disconnect the negative battery cable, remove the power steering pump pulley, remove the old pump, and replace it with the new pump by bolting the pump into the system.
under the hood
Its has HydraBoost Braked, operates off the power steering pump.
Remove the belt from your 1969 Chevy power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump hoses. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new power steering pump.
u need a a pump pulley puller u can get 1 at an auto parts store
For a 1987 there is no automatic doors or windows for A Chevy Astro Fuse is underneath the steering colum along the Driver side feet...
$60-$80
Remove the belt for am your power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump hose. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new power steering pump.
Remove the belt from your 1992 Chevy Lumina power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump hose. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new power steering pump.
Begin by removing the belt from your 1994 Chevy Suburban power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump hose. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. The power steering pump will come off.
i think that engine is a 4.3 ltr, there for the power steering unit is forward face aft lower right hand side of the engine.