How a Power Steering Pump Works

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6 жыл бұрын

Here's how a power steering pump works to provide pressure to the power steering rack on your car.
A power steering pump is essentially a vane pump. Inside, a rotor with translating vanes rotates inside an eccentric cam housing.
The vanes are flung toward the outside of the cam housing on either side where pockets are formed. As the rotor rotates, the pockets become smaller as the vanes retract. This creates a high pressure zone on one end, and a low pressure zone on the other end, driving the fluid flow.
Power steering pumps are self regulating, in that they can regulate the flow of the fluid coming out as the engine RPM increases. Inside the flow control valve consists of a ball and a spring. Excess fluid is pumped pass the spring and back out to the low pressure inlet port. That's how the steering effort is not over-boosted at higher speeds.
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@KuldeepSingh-by8dt 6 жыл бұрын

1:00 that spring thing was hilarious !!!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+kuldeep sandhu Lol It went somewhere but I don't know where.

@crescentandstarglory 4 жыл бұрын

that was so funny :-)))

@robotviewer1396 Ай бұрын

i have a 2012 dodge charger srt8 with a steering pump similar to the one shown in video. The o-ring seal where the reservoir connects to the pump broke causing a major leak.....i took the pump off and apart.....replaced all the seals....reassembled (i took notes and pics) i filled with ATF-4 as requested......I turned the wheel back and fourth over 100 times.....i put a vacuum on the reservoir while turning side to side....i just cant get power steering at idle....when accelerating power sterring works fine.....has a constant whinning.....I never had any issue with the power steering before. I took the pump off a 2nd time....reassembled....same issue. Any idea what could be causing this? Something I'm overlooking? I just ordered a ref Mopar p/s pump from rockauto.....Im thinking my pump is fine and maybe the r/p is bad......but Ive never had an issue ever with it......could there be a pocket of air......no leaks anywhere and i put the steering through hell on a mountain pass trying to break something but it kept going and going.......just loud whinning and no power steering at idle.....I have nerve damage in my forearms so I cant deal with this much longer......any advice or ideas would ve greatly greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance.@speedkar99

@jreina20 6 жыл бұрын

"... And it's invisible right now because it went flying and I lost it..."

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+jreina20 yea shoot. I wish I still had the flow control valve. That would be interesting to dissect.

@3sha214 4 жыл бұрын

I was about to quote the same thing lol..

@TARVETHZ 2 ай бұрын

6 yrs later n im dying laughing at this 😂😂

@mmichaeldonavon 6 жыл бұрын

One of THE best explanations as to how a mechanical device operates! YOU should be in a classroom - no question about it. Thanks, very enlightening.

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Michael Donavon alot of people tell me that. But I don't want to go to school, I want to learn by experience.

@xavierg2950 3 жыл бұрын

@@speedkar99 I believe he's talking about teaching.

@_Wai_Wai_ 2 жыл бұрын

stop telling people to go to school! most teachers in schools are dumbasses.

@firatbey9828 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. One of the best informatives I've ever seen. Fluent talk, knows his stuff, theoretical and practical info in the same video, no unnecessary stuff to make the vid 10mins. A+

@jadesmith6823 2 жыл бұрын

Your honesty, education and demonstration without that spring is utterly brilliant 🤣

@RC-cf7yu 5 жыл бұрын

You're the only one who does the tearing of units to show internal components revealing secrets. I also like tearing things. Your videos has been helpful. Keep it up man, from The Philippines.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Your right I haven't seen much out there

@ryanr6197 6 ай бұрын

This was very helpful! Great detailed info to help the novice that I am without going over my head. Thanks!

@speedkar99 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome. I will do future videos of this style

@ovalwingnut Жыл бұрын

5 years later and still the best P/S pump description on the Interwebs, bar none. Not to mention studley tools and your brother's personal items all at no additonal charge. Does it get any better? I don't think so.

@JodBronson 6 жыл бұрын

This is an ingenious idea that they came up with. They knew that Blade / Fan Type wouldn't work, so rotating " Vanes " would be a better option and longer lasting :D.

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Jordan Bronson it is quite interesting, in that it differs from an oil pump (tranny and engine), the vanes here adjust to wear as they grind down so it lasts long.

@JodBronson 6 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha right!!! I did say.... " ingenious idea that they came up with ". LOL

@lunarlasso 5 ай бұрын

Glad you made this six years ago. Best video I've seen on how a mechanical device works. Taking my ASEs and this explains it so much better than any book. Thanks! Much love!

@jessecreatethis2863 5 жыл бұрын

You rock dude. I was trying to visualize how this worked internally so I could diagnose an issue I'm having. This helps immensely.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you understand, thanks for subscribing

@PrinceSteering-nh9mj 10 ай бұрын

Am a steering engineer by profession I work and repair all kinds of steering pump and racks for all kinds of cars

@DayaCIDfan 3 жыл бұрын

You are next level at what you do! Getting down to the cross section of every machine in real life haha. good stuff!

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Gotta cut it apart and see what's inside!!

@edgar-edgarton Жыл бұрын

Loved it! He even uses his brothers sock to clean the surfaces!

@Ensource 2 жыл бұрын

simple, direct, and to the point. good vision of the part and analysis. thanks!!!!

@hostilityy 6 жыл бұрын

Why the fuck has this channel not super grown maximum expansion yet? so underrated and pisses me off

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+hostilityy I agree!

@xXDanielSilva559Xx Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the pressure check valve. Watched alot of videos and the visual aid you used definitely helped

@Bduh2 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this very educational video. It sure answered the question I had regarding my power steering pump.

@SouthsideTile 6 ай бұрын

Wow, no one is commenting on your great sense of humor?! Invisible sprng, brothers sock? C'mon people, this man was a hoot to watch work!! Also, from another man who works on his own diesel truck in the snow, I feel your pain! Just living where we live makes us harder than many 👌🏻keep truckin' buddy.

@speedkar99 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you like my video style We have no choice but to work in the snow, that's our country 🇨🇦🇨🇦

@SouthsideTile 6 ай бұрын

@@speedkar99 Hell yeah man, and my gloves all look like yours too! Fingerless, for easy access 😉 haha much respect from the sticks of Buffalo, NY!

@TheEclecticHandyman 2 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome, nice job! LOL using your brother's sock to clean the power steering pump.

@speedkar99 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta use what I can find. Socks are very absorbant

@tjgobbo5953 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making such wonderfully detailed straight to the point video! Subscribed immediately!!

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing

@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys 5 жыл бұрын

That show and tell was quite impressive and you obviously have done this before~!! I have never seen such control of The English Language and you should be very proud of your ability. Thanks for the lesson.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. I have never tore a power steering pump apart...I learn as you learn through the video!

@stanfridman2365 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice vid. Very clear and easy fir mechanically inclined people , no BS straight to the point!!

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Straight and to the point is my style!

@dhanasekarpachiappan3761 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for all your great videos Buddy :-) I am interested in fixing my own car and your videos intrigued me a lot compared to other videos out there on the same subject. you rock :)

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Dhanasekar Pachaiyappan I'm glad it inspired you :)

@Dan-yw7sy Жыл бұрын

Very neat video! I love how he explains all the intracasies of the little parts..

@sam666r 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant explanation... Seriously.. Brothers socks!!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Nickk pr Thanks! Socks are the best for absorbing oil

@davidlindquist3113 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Direct, to the point, no extra yakking.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That's my style 😉

@nimalasirirandombage5966 4 жыл бұрын

@@speedkar99it is better for viewers

@gerardogonzalezpalero1999 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos man! That slight sense of humor you add, makes laugh to the end!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Gerardo González Palero Glad you enjoy them, though what's so funny?

@hazaqames477 5 жыл бұрын

Very well done. Clear and concise. Enjoyed the humor too!

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@vicky-nc3to 6 жыл бұрын

Your ways of opening things & supported by relevant knowledge of how these stuff works, makes your videos better.. Keep it up buddy & destroy more of your brother's clothes. .... Nicely explained......

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+vicky singh I'm glad you enjoy these!

@LarsFuglsang 6 жыл бұрын

Loved it, told me all i wanted to know, learned a lot, thanks for making it and posting it, i appreciate it :)

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@melody3741 6 жыл бұрын

"its invisible right now because it eent flying and i lost it" 😂😂😂

@brettb.7425 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video man. Very educational. However, I’m glad I live in the south where vehicles don’t rust as badly due to road salt. Take care and God bless!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

Yea rust is a big issue up here in Canada

@Ragginn1 3 жыл бұрын

i had not even realized they where vane pumps, makes very sense

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

Sure

@eddiepires3998 4 жыл бұрын

Short, concise and very clear. great video

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

Thats my style

@seyibale 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great explanation. You are super amazing. Thank you!

@gt9003 4 ай бұрын

Very well explained and demonstrated. Thank you.

@34ofaninchofbrain80 2 жыл бұрын

That was very informative straight to the point and clearly understandable 👍 I hope your brother's sock washed out ok. Thanks

@Captain_911 2 жыл бұрын

The best auto mechanic in the world.

@lucianosimmons3003 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video sir. Thank you for your time! If i could suggest maybe slowing it down a little bit in the future. It could just be me as a newbie to this but It was a lot of information very quickly. Again, great vid. Have an awesome day!

@Jayeeyee Жыл бұрын

There were so many hidden comedic jokes behind this video, 10/10.

@speedkar99 Жыл бұрын

Haha glad you liked it

@user-cd5dt4lf2l 8 ай бұрын

you are our Hero, such a explaining expert you are

@girlperson1 5 жыл бұрын

Educational and hysterical. Thanks for sharing.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@johncasor9698 3 жыл бұрын

just wow... he is smart as hell... Another Great Video... Thx...

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@EmilEonoe 5 жыл бұрын

I hope your Brother is grateful for the plug and airtime. Informative video, thanks.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

He sure is

@JorgeM26 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for this man.

@SinisterBlackShadow 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent description. Thanks for the video!

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome

@blu8201 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome. So clear and direct.

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Blah Blah thanks I'm glad you like them

@petripat5979 6 жыл бұрын

Great and whats even better is that I own a corrolla too great vid thanks have a nice holiday and nice Christmas and new year

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+pétri pat thanks

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+B Dertien thanks ! Feel free to check out my other videos for more

@nilsleroy7031 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Oh, that went flying! :D

@theravedaddy 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah spot on, i subbed. Meanwhile ive just stripped my pump and its exactly the same except no parts went invisible.....yet. i only took the bus in to get the steering belt adjusted cos i was too lazy to crawl under it. The garage managed to snap the steel high pressure line off, they welded it back on n now my powersteering doesnt work....welcome to thailand!

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Ouch

@EGMATV1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for good info!!!

@hasbeengood 6 жыл бұрын

Another well done vid. Thanks.

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@DuckMallard11 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you for this video.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@veljko100able 6 жыл бұрын

As expected from speedkar. Perfect

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Healow glad you liked it! Thanks

@dc5723 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you sir!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+RareDiamond Ching your welcome

@operationtwistedpretzel 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!

@jogon1255 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@kaapuutt 2 жыл бұрын

Man you should be professor, awesome dude

@speedkar99 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Alot of people say I should be a teacher

@stelly8888 5 жыл бұрын

Good explanation...can't be said better..well done .

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Any other videos you'd like to see in this style?

@mtrcycrdr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video. I can now guess what is wrong with the power steering pump. Unfortunately getting rebuild parts for the pump is difficult. If i dont have to submit a core i will disassemble and play. Once again, thank you.

@user6860 6 жыл бұрын

Lol you alaways use your brothers things to clean your car parts😂

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+TFAY Productions hey they're easily available. Its not like he needs them right?

@iPervy 6 жыл бұрын

Yea! Speedkar is always making proper use of his bro's toothbrush and underwear in video form! But.. when was the last time you've seen his bro actually brush his teeth or even wear underwear? Hah nevar!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+iPervy its true. He rarely brushes his teeth or changes undies. That's to my benefit hehe

@user-eo1vb1mt4e 3 жыл бұрын

😅

@robertsipe6370 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation

@AlwysBanned 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is great in all aspects.

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ken432111 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video. Learned a lot and also had to laugh at your brother's sock😎Keep up the good work!😎

@mdr1486 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I'm rebuilding the pump on my 96 Camry V6 tomorrow. Good to know how it works.

@cesarghost1203 6 жыл бұрын

Randy Mahadeo just buy a new one. It's cheaper and easier that way

@mdr1486 6 жыл бұрын

cesar nunez I considered it but since it's only leaking and a reseal kit is less then 15$ from rockauto, I decided it was worth the try first

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Randy Mahadeo Let me knowhow it goes! Thanks

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+cesar nunez Both can work, it depends how much time you have and if you need any special tools to take things apart (like a press for bearings for example)

@lancmac 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation video...

@penguinistas 3 жыл бұрын

excellent. thank you

@jayatissapeiris6781 6 жыл бұрын

Good explanation.

@TangodownNZ 4 жыл бұрын

“My brother’s sock”😂 Very good video. 🙏

@babarameen9713 5 жыл бұрын

I opened one of my Pathfinder and I didn't know what to do next so I just changed it with another one🥺 thanks for the video.? Another pump gone in a scrap

@MMGJ10 6 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Subscribed

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+MMGJ10 thanks for subscribing, check out my other videos for more!

@mrblack61 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, im giving this a like for the snow before ive even seen the video, top man! Edit:- 0:58 Lmao, the spring commentary was 100% pure comedy gold! 8)

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Love it...thanks! Yeah I work through the winter ...Canada eh

@rafihussain 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@Yathuprem 6 жыл бұрын

nice video buddy

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Yathu prem thank you.

@AEnythingWerks 3 жыл бұрын

you had me subscribing at " And it's invisible right now because it went flying and I lost it..."

@Kyle-jb3hr 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet gloves dude

@bkman0978 2 жыл бұрын

GENIUS!!!!

@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt 3 жыл бұрын

I hope that wasn't your brothers sock that was used to wipe up other fluids. HA HA HA. Serious though, thanks for this video. Now I know what is inside, and how it works!

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you learned something

@quentinjones4785 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@lukebrinsmead Жыл бұрын

Great video 👏👏👏

@speedkar99 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@vivmcdaugherty5692 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video, thankyou

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@Deraco1 6 жыл бұрын

Ive watched a number of videos and thinking to myself "I wonder if he'd put his commodities back in his laundry draw after use" without washing haha!

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Deraco1 Yea, what he doesn't know won't hurt him.

@robertorochamartinsrocha7041 4 жыл бұрын

Very very good video, as the ,ajority of your videos. Thanks a lot.

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@user-cd5dt4lf2l 8 ай бұрын

I liked your videos and I am a subscriber

@nipunmadusanka101 3 жыл бұрын

very good explained

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MuhammadAli-np4xi 4 жыл бұрын

It is a very informational and funny video. I laugh even more when I read the comments about your brother's socks and toothbrush.

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

Haha Definitely need that for wipe things up

@danielbass09 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Is there an explanation why when turning your steering wheel (when engine is off and wheels jacked off the ground) why the power steering fluid can be drained?

@simpleonlineearning8378 3 жыл бұрын

what a nice briefing

@speedkar99 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@pdubs7831 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou !

@makantahi3731 5 жыл бұрын

after your video , i knew that i had right when i tought that is very important to have ps fluid as clean as possible-there are many surfaces that are in direct touch and slip one to other and if fluid is dirt it acts as sandpaper

@speedkar99 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Clean fluid is important

@carloshnunez 3 жыл бұрын

Good video by the way the pump is made I guess it have a one direction rotation

@trininuz7464 6 жыл бұрын

Bro u so cool i like they way u teach

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+Marc Julien Glad you like my style! Thanks

@wholeNwon 6 жыл бұрын

Best wishes for the Holiday Season.

@hawerddolbee1278 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome way to put that down I have a power steering leak too

@speedkar99 4 жыл бұрын

Replace that pump

@livenfree 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Amazing that human beings are able to develop such a complex yet simple way to help with turning wheels. Yet, we believe that the incredibly way more complex human body happened by chance. Anyways, thank you so much for this video and you really cracked me up when you said I'll wipe this off with my brother's sock! 😂

@nihal922 6 ай бұрын

Top Notch!!

@austinhinkson1414 2 жыл бұрын

braavo..👏🏼

@trpx-cb9iz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u very much

@rezah336 6 жыл бұрын

nice, to the point and pro level, subbed

@speedkar99 6 жыл бұрын

+reza h thanks !

@Peppermint1 6 жыл бұрын

I did tighten 1/2 turn the release valve securing screw to compress a little more the release valve spring. The steering it's lighter now but I wonder if it can damage something? Will there be overpressure when the steering is turned to lock on either side?