Parts for your 2017 Nissan Pulsar-Power steering pump

2017 Nissan Pulsar power-steering pump — do you actually need one?

Short answer: no, the 2017 Nissan Pulsar doesn’t use a hydraulic power‑steering pump. Nissan specified an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system on the B17 Pulsar sedan (and the related hatch variants), so there’s no belt‑driven pump, no steering fluid, and no hoses to service. This is confirmed by Nissan’s Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for the B17 Pulsar/Sentra in the Steering (ST) section, which details a column‑assist EPS with an electric motor and EPS control unit. The 2017 Owner’s Manual also describes the vehicle as equipped with EPS and provides no power‑steering fluid service item, and the Nissan parts catalogue (FAST) lists no “pump assy – power steering” for this model year.

Why no pump? EPS delivers assistance via an electric motor on the steering column, controlled by sensors and a dedicated module. That setup removes the hydraulic circuit entirely. It’s lighter, more efficient, and cuts parasitic drag on the engine, which helps with fuel economy. It’s also cleaner to own — there’s no fluid to leak and no pump to whine when it’s low on oil.

• Efficiency and feel: EPS can dial assistance up or down with speed for easier parking and better road feel on the highway.
• Lower maintenance: No fluid changes, no belts or pulleys for a steering pump, and fewer leak points.
• Packaging and reliability: Fewer engine‑bay components and improved cold‑start performance versus thick hydraulic fluid.

If someone’s chasing a “power‑steering pump” for a 2017 Pulsar, they’re probably chasing the wrong part. Heavy steering or warning lights usually point to the electrical side — battery/charging issues, EPS motor or control unit faults, or a steering angle/torque sensor calibration problem. Basic care is straightforward: keep the 12‑V battery healthy, maintain correct tyre pressures, get wheel alignments when needed, and have any EPS warning scanned with a scan tool that can talk to the EPS module.

Popular questions

Does a 2017 Nissan Pulsar have a power‑steering pump?
No. It uses Electric Power Steering (EPS), so there’s no hydraulic pump or fluid. This is documented in Nissan’s B17 Steering (ST) ESM section and reflected in the Owner’s Manual and parts catalogue, which omit any pump or fluid service items.

What steering maintenance is needed if there’s no fluid?
Look after the battery and charging system, keep tyres at the right pressures, and do regular wheel alignments. If the EPS light comes on, have the system scanned for fault codes and check the steering rack boots and column for play like any other car.

Why might the steering feel heavy on my 2017 Pulsar?
Most commonly: low battery voltage/charging issues, low tyre pressures, or an EPS fault needing a scan and possible calibration. Because there’s no hydraulic system, topping up “power‑steering fluid” won’t apply to this model.