[Shotimes] Replacing ABS pump in '95 ATX... any pointers?

Jon Heese shotimes@jonheese.com
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:51:57 -0400


I've tracked down my '95 ATX's "no ABS" issue to the ABS pump/motor. 
I've obtained a known working pump from a '95 SLO and I will soon be 
attempting to swap them.  I don't want to screw anything up, so I 
figured I ought to see what you all think.

Physically swapping the two units should be pretty easy, but my question 
comes with the "before" and "after".

Is there anything I need to do before I disconnect and remove my old ABS 
pump?  Any gotchas I should be prepared for?  I will have air tools and 
plenty of jacks and jack stands.

Afterwards, when I get the "new" unit in, what do I need to do with 
regards to bleeding/filling/etc the system?  Will I need one of those 
Thextron dealies?  If so, where is the best place to get one?

Anyone have any tips or tricks for this procedure?  Should I disconnect 
the battery to reset anything?  Is there anything else that I'm not 
thinking of?

TIA.

Regards,
Jon Heese