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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Removing Power Steering Pump 2003 Explorer

Hello, I have a 2003 Ford Explorer with Power Steering problems. I have read and tried all the solutions I found here, except replacing the pump. Seems like it is the pump. Oil was burnt, I flushed twice. I checked the rack and lubed as identified in another post, same jumpy hard to steer issue. Anyway, now I am trying to remove the Pump. I have removed the reservoir and am trying to remove the pump. I have the top two bolts out, but cannot get to the bottom tow bolts. How do you access them? Do I need to remove the lower radiator hose, and / or the oil filter? Suggestions appreciated.

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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Which engine does your Explorer have (4.0L OHV, 4.0L SOHC, or V8)?

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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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This vehicle has the V8 Engine.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 10:11 PM
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The procedure has a lot of diagrams. If you would like a copy of the factory service manual procedure for replacing the pump on the V8, send me a Private Message with the request and an e-mail address for you.

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Can I get the procedure please?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 11:20 PM
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PS Pump Proceedure

Hey new to the forum do you still have a copy of the 03 V8 explorer PS pump procedure? It would definitely help lol. Thanks bdsavage2001@gmail


Originally Posted by shorod
The procedure has a lot of diagrams. If you would like a copy of the factory service manual procedure for replacing the pump on the V8, send me a Private Message with the request and an e-mail address for you.

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Old Mar 14, 2017 | 04:54 PM
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Hey new to the forum do you still have a copy of the 03 V8 explorer PS pump procedure? It would definitely help lol. Thanks
The files are on their way to the e-mail address provided.

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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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PS Pump Procedure

Rod,
I have a 2004 mountaineer V8,
if the procedures are the same I could use the instructions also...

Thank you,

Richard
 
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I have the 2004 service manual as well, but I need a Visitor or Private Message from you with an e-mail address (and a reminder of the request and vehicle information) in order to provide the procedure.

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Old Apr 1, 2017 | 07:36 AM
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2004 explorer awd v8 diagram

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Which engine does your Explorer have (4.0L OHV, 4.0L SOHC, or V8)?

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Hi Rod, can I get a diagram on removing my steering pump in my 04 explorer awd V8?

Thanks in advance. My email is airdenis4k@gmail.com

Todd
 
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Sorry for the delay. The file should be in your inbox.

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