How to replace power steering pump hoses on a 1998 Chevy malibu with a 3100 v6 engine

The MAP sensor should only throw a check engine light. Either a bad ignition control module or a fuel pump are going to cause the issue your stating. Start with those, dont be afraid of forums as well, very good DIY's to be found. The 3100 V6 is a 3100 v6 no matter if its in an impala or a malibu or even oldsmobiles and buicks. Good luck.

Hello, I suggest you put a piece of cardboard under the engine area of the car and start the engine. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and than all the way to the right several times. Shut off the engine and look for any drips of oil on the cardboard. Any leaks should give you some idea as to where they are coming from.

Could be power steering pump or alternator. Best way to find out is to get a a couple feet of garden hose and listen closely to each. Its most likely your power steering pump. If it is, buy a new one not rebuilt.

may want to remove the ignition coilpack for more access to the nut on the rack, thats the hardest part of the job, then remove the hose retainig clip on back of the alternater and remove the steering pump bolts thru the pulley to lift it up so youll have clearance, but the fuel injection check port usually gets in the way so try carefully prying

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There is no resivoir to add fliud....in 2004 chevy went to engine assisted power steering

1. Remove serpentine belt

2. loosen power steering pressure and return hoses

3. Remove nut from pressure line mounting on alternator bracket

4. remove power steering pump mounting bolts.

5. Lift pump assembly from engine mounting and remove hoses.

6. Reverse order to install. Fill and bleed system.

NOTE: A new or rebuilt power steering pump will most likely not come with a pulley attached. You will need a power steering pulley remover/installer tool to transfer the pully from the old pump to the new one.

Could be either, to check fill will power steering fluid, start engine, have some one turn steering wheel, and see if it's coming out of a hose or from the back of the power steering pulley, if it's a hose replace power steering hose, if it's from the back of the pulley, replace power steering pump, hope this was very helpful.

You will want to verify you have hydraulic power steering. Electronic power steering was an option on Malibu's and this may be why you cannot find the reservoir. The power steering pump would be driven by the belt in the event you have a hydraulic system. Thus making it easy to locate.

i would recommend replacing the belt and the tensioner