Hella 359000171 Power Steering Pump

Power Steering Pump Overview

This Hella power steering pump restores hydraulic pressure for smoother, lighter steering response. It is a standard replacement unit built for Volkswagen applications that use a ZF steering system, including Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Passat, and Corrado fitments.

Key Features

• Standard replacement power steering pump for hydraulic steering systems.
• Delivers up to 100 bar of operating pressure for consistent fluid flow.
• Clockwise rotation design.
• Supplied without a belt pulley.
• Built for ZF steering manufacturer applications.

Detailed Description

Hella part number 359000171 is a hydraulic power steering pump engineered to supply the pressure needed for responsive steering assist. By maintaining steady fluid movement through the steering circuit, it helps reduce steering effort and supports predictable steering feel. This pump is listed for Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Passat, and Corrado applications, with fitment covering multiple model years and hydraulic 100 bar configurations. The part number 359000171 is also referenced under several OE-style interchange numbers for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Heavy or inconsistent steering effort.
• Loss of hydraulic assist from a worn pump.
• Noisy or weak steering system operation.
• Poor fluid pressure delivery in the steering circuit.

Installation Notes

Installation requires qualified personnel. Confirm hydraulic system specification, pulley setup, rotation direction, and steering manufacturer before installation. This pump is supplied without a belt pulley, so the existing pulley arrangement must be verified against the vehicle application. Match the part number 359000171 to the vehicle’s steering system requirements before service.

Quality Assurance

Hella supplies this pump as a standard replacement component for hydraulic steering systems. The part is engineered to meet the pressure and rotation requirements listed for the application, and the part number 359000171 cross-references OE-style numbers used on the same fitments.