Second Hand Nissan Almera Power Steering Pump

The Nissan Almera N16 (2000–2006) uses a conventional hydraulic power steering pump driven by the engine's auxiliary belt, so a physical pump does exist on these cars. The earlier N15 Almera (1995–2000) also used hydraulic power steering on most variants. If your car has electric power steering (EPAS), there will be no hydraulic pump to replace — confirm which system your car has by checking whether there is a power steering fluid reservoir under the bonnet before ordering.

Both years fall within the Nissan Almera N16 generation (2000–2006), and pumps from within this generation are generally associated by engine size — the 1.5, 1.8, and 2.2 diesel units can carry differently rated pumps, so you need to match engine size as well as generation. The N16 received a facelift around 2003, and while the pump mounting and drive arrangement is unlikely to have changed, you should confirm with the breaker that the pump from the donor vehicle matches your exact engine code and displacement. Never assume fitment across different engine sizes even within the same generation.

Trim level does not affect which power steering pump was fitted — the pump is determined by the generation and engine size, not whether the car is an S, SE, or SVE. You may find cosmetic differences on the donor car (different wheels, interior spec, or body kit) but these have no bearing on the pump itself. Simply confirm the engine size and generation with the breaker and the trim label can be ignored entirely.

The N15 and N16 are separate generations with different engine families and ancillary mounting arrangements, so a direct swap across this generational boundary is unlikely to be straightforward. You should not assume these pumps interchange — confirm with the breaker whether the specific pump from an N15 donor is compatible with your N16's engine code before purchasing. Sticking to a same-generation, same-engine-size donor is always the safer starting point.

Yes — larger and more powerful engines typically require a pump rated for higher output, and the 2.2 dCi is a significantly different unit to the 1.5 petrol, so the pumps are not interchangeable. Always match the replacement pump to your exact engine size and code rather than just the model year. Give the breaker your registration number so they can verify the correct part against the vehicle's original specification.

Give the breaker your full registration number, confirm the engine size (1.5, 1.8 petrol, or 2.2 diesel), and state the year of your car so they can identify whether it is an N15 (1995–2000) or N16 (2000–2006). Trim level does not need to be mentioned as it makes no difference to the pump specification. A good breaker will cross-reference the engine code from their donor vehicle to make sure the pump and any associated brackets or fittings will suit your car.