Subaru Forester Power Steering Pump O Ring

The o ring was too thin and power steering fluid was leaking from the join even before i started my engine.

Subaru forester power steering pump o ring.

Replace the fan belt shroud an tighten the 10mm bolt and 10mm nut. In this video i attempted to fix my 2014 wrx sti by replacing the o ring in the power steering line that is known to go bad. Slip the new o ring on the fitting. I replaced o ring of the power steering pump of my outback 2008 which was whining in cold weather.

I later ordered genuine part 34439fg000 from subaru dealer. How to bleed subaru power steering systems. Replace and tighten the 10mm bolt. I figured it was the o ring or the power steering pump.

Do not start the engine until the system is fully bled doing so may cause damage to the power steering components. O ring fit perfect. This is a common problem after installing the new turbo inlet. Replace all hose clamps with new clamps 3.

If it still squeaks after the o ring swap you may have excess air in the power steering system and may need to bleed it. I installed the new o ring and swapped out the power steering fluid and this resolved the whirring sound problem. Pump internals are metal to metal so any air in the system can cause metal to metal contact and resulting damage. The air being pulled into the pump will cause a lack of power steering and buzzing noise as the air disrupts the fluid.

2004 2019 subaru impreza wrx sti power steering pump o ring seal 34439fg000 oem. No need for a new pump. Installed a few days ago in 2016 wrx sti. This o ring is most likely interchangable between many models but always check for a vehicle specific part.

High pitched whirring when turning the steering wheel was my issue. Subaru o ring 34439fg000 for 03 08 foresters. After installing the turbo inlet on my wife s wagon the steering started whining groaning. Oem subaru power steering pump connector o ring impreza sti legacy 34439ae021.

Re seat the fitting and other bracket pieces to seal the reservoir.