MINI Cooper R50 - R53 Power Steering Pump Replacement

The MINI Cooper S uses a different type of power steering setup than most cars.
Rather than having the power steering pump driven by the engine belts, the pump is driven by an electric motor. While this frees up some power from not being driven off the engine belts, it also has a disadvantage. As the pump runs, it gets hotter and hotter. It is also located directly below the exhaust manifold, which adds to the heat problems.

The power steering pump on the MINI is one of those items that seems to have a bad reputation. In talking to many MINI owners, it seems that this is one of the more common items to fail on the car. In this article, I will go over the steps required to remove the old pump and replace it with a new one. HOT TIP: Now is a good time to replace the power steering lines as well (as they are known to leak.)

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