Switch to non-power steering

[punkboySL2]

I want to switch to non-power steering in my car, not really to gain HP, but i actually like the feel of it better. I wasn't sure if i would have to replace the whole assembly or just a few things. I had this in my other SL and loved the way it felt. So how involved is this whole process? Should i be heading over to the Junk yard?

[dream36realms]

I coulda swore that the power steering is only engaged at low speeds at once you get going it dissengages itself.

[project92SC2]

It is, but he appearently wants it off all the time. Go to the saturn dealership, and tell them you want a p/s bypass belt part #, then go to the parts store and have them cross-reference it. (SAVES MONEY)

Then, you can decide whether or not to take that POS p/s pump off.

[John97sc]

Belt part number: Gates K050551for the SL w/o ac or p/s.

You also will need the ribbed idler pulley for the non- p/s car as well.

[project92SC2]

He's completely bypassing the P/S. He don't need ribbed pulley for the..... oh nevermind. Somebody plz handle this b4 I get frustrated.

[saturnspeed_12]

pull pump off, remove lines (leave some power steering fluid in the rack, get some bolts that will fit in the rack where the lines bolt in, get non power steering belt, and im not certain if the ribbed pulley is needed if you still have a/c . probably is but i never dealt with non power steering but have a/c.

now the car is power assisted steering. low speed, it works to help ease steering. at higher speeds it cuts down, or completely quits (i cant quite remember, memory owns me). now the newer s-series i think were fully power steering.

[Unkonshus]

My 97 sl2 has needs ribbed for the A/C, and I dont have P/S.

[saturnspeed_12]

i kind of figured it would need it, but i wasnt sure.

[punkboySL2]

ok, thanks that all helps alot, now i just need to get some cash and that project can be underway

[project92SC2]

FYI, not bitchin' or anything, Sx1 series..... P/S optional, but when applied, is full time P/S.

Sx2 series...... P/S Standard, and cuts off at I think 35mph or 45mph, not sure, someone help me on this....... memory pwns me too.