I'll check it out as you say, and see what happens. It just seems like quite a coincidence that the pump started howling after it was tightened.
I really want to replace all the bushings, tie rod ends, ball joints, steering damper, u joints and will probably replace the steering box. It's a super nice truck and is worth making it run right.

Does anyone know someone in the South Central Kentucky area that works on Power strokes and really knows how to do the job properly. I don't feel capable of doing something that extensive.

Thanks,
Wayne