Second Hand Nissan Terrano Power Steering Pump

Yes, the Nissan Terrano was fitted with a hydraulic power steering pump across its production run in the UK, covering both the first-generation (R20, roughly 1987–1996) and second-generation (R50, roughly 1996–2006) models. Both petrol and diesel engine variants used a belt-driven hydraulic pump, so this is a genuine part to source from a breaker. If your Terrano has electric power steering rather than hydraulic, which is uncommon on this model, there would be no pump to replace, but confirm by checking whether you have a fluid reservoir under the bonnet.

No — the R20 (1987–1996) and R50 (1996–2006) are completely different generations with different engines, chassis, and ancillary mounting arrangements, so the pumps are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which generation you have, and ideally supply your registration so they can confirm the exact pump and bracket configuration. Never assume a part crosses the generation boundary without the breaker verifying it against your specific vehicle.

Yes, engine choice matters — the Terrano was offered with different petrol and diesel units across both generations, and the pump specification, pulley size, and flow rate can vary between them. Common UK engines included 2.4 and 3.0 petrol units on the R20, and 2.7 TD and 3.3 V6 petrol units on the R50, each potentially having a different pump. Always give the breaker your exact engine size and fuel type, or better still your registration, to ensure the correct pump is supplied.

No — trim level does not affect the power steering pump; fitment is determined by the generation and engine, not whether your vehicle is a base model or a higher-spec variant such as an SGX or Sport. You may find cosmetic differences around the engine bay between trim levels, but the pump itself will be the same for a given engine in a given generation. Focus on confirming your generation and engine size with the breaker rather than worrying about trim.

These two vehicles fall either side of the generation change — the R20 ran until approximately 1996 and the R50 launched in 1996–1997 in the UK — so a 1995 pump is R20 and a 1997 pump is most likely R50, and the two are not compatible. Even within the R50 early production, there can be variation in pump specifications depending on engine, so confirm the exact year and engine of both vehicles with the breaker before proceeding. Do not assume fitment across this boundary without the breaker checking registration-level data for both cars.

Give the breaker your full registration number, which allows them to confirm the exact generation, engine variant, and any specification changes that affect the pump. It also helps to check whether your pump has any additional connections for a steering cooler or specific hose routing, as these details can vary and affect compatibility. A good breaker will cross-reference the part number from your existing pump against their stock, which is the most reliable way to confirm you are getting the correct unit.