is there a how to on 3.4 power steering pump change?

[irondiezl3]

looking for a how to on changing the power steering pump on v6 with the res can it be done all at once in one piece?

[alerored04]

I know the new part from the dealer requires swapping over the reservoir,which is not hard at all, as well as the variable effort valve, if your car is equipped with it, which is a little more difficult and requires either a bench vise or an impact with a monstrous deepwell socket. I don't remember the exact size. Other than that it is pretty simple. Remove the serp belt, remove the three bolts for the ps pump, undo the lines, remove pump. Swap parts over, reassemble. Took me around 3 hours including fighting the ves valve.

[irondiezl3]

what if im replacing it all together pump and res from sotre all one piece does that make it easier?

[Cliff8928]

You still have to deal with the variable effort stuff if you have it on your car. But having the pre-installed reservoir does make it easier. You also need to swap the pulley. Many parts stores will have the power steering pulley puller/installer as a loaner tool.

[irondiezl3]

cool thanks

[zzyzzx]

How do you know if you have the variable effort stuff?