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When to replace a Ford power steering pump?

When to replace a Ford power steering pump?

Your pump applies the hydraulic pressure that makes taking control of your Ford easier. If you are noticing that your vehicle is becoming more difficult to keep in line, or that more manual pressure needs to be applied, it could be time to repair or replace your system’s pump.

How do you replace a power steering input shaft seal?

Step 11: Install the new input shaft seal. Place the cover face down, lightly coat the outside of the input shaft seal with oil, and install the new input shaft seal using an arbor press or a seal driver. Reinstall the components in the reverse of the removal. First, install the new o-ring and insert the new dust seal.

What does a steering pump do on a Ford Falcon?

Don’t take risks with your Ford Falcon (AU) steering pressure switch, as the last thing you want to happen is to experience a failure while you are driving. Your pump applies the hydraulic pressure that makes taking control of your Ford easier.

Why do you need seals on power steering?

Because the power steering system in most cars today is hydraulic, seals are used to prevent fluid from leaking out and to reduce the potential of debris being introduced to the mechanical parts that drive the power steering system.

Step 11: Install the new input shaft seal. Place the cover face down, lightly coat the outside of the input shaft seal with oil, and install the new input shaft seal using an arbor press or a seal driver. Reinstall the components in the reverse of the removal. First, install the new o-ring and insert the new dust seal.

How do you remove a power steering pump on a Ford truck?

Pulley removal tool assembly. Using a long open end or adjustable wrench, fit it on the base of the pulley removal tool, with the other end resting on the frame of the truck. Use a ratchet and correct size socket for the screw on the pulley removal tool (Figure 3). Turn the ratchet clockwise to tighten and begin the removal process.

How to replace power steering fluid in Ford F150?

(Related Article: How to Replace Power Steering Fluid – Ford-Trucks.com) Using a flat tip screwdriver to relieve the hose clamps at each end of the intake hoses, then remove the intake hoses. Place the boxed end of a 15mm wrench on the tensioner pulley (Figure 1), turning it counterclockwise to loosen the serpentine belt.

Where is the pulley on a power steering pump?

Assemble the pulley removal tool on the front of the power steering pump pulley (Figure 2). In the picture, the pulley is off of the power steering pump in order to show detail of how to assemble the tool. Figure 2. Pulley removal tool assembly.

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Ruth Doyle