Removing Power Steering Pump...

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Feb 29, 2012 | 04:16 PM

el cheapo

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Removing Power Steering Pump...

Hi all,

I want to remove my power steering pump, and get a serpentine belt that will fit my 97 2.3 liter ranger. Problem is, NAPA says there is only a e belt to fit a ranger with NO power steering and NO air conditioner.

I guess I will just remove pulley from compessor to make the belt work without it, and with the power steering pump off.

Can anybody foresee issues with this? I may even just remove the whole compressor if it isn't too difficult. The steering rack leaks where the hoses go in, and I never looped the hoses so the pump has been running dry for 1.5 years now, and is starting to seize.

Thanks
Steve

Feb 29, 2012 | 04:37 PM

Phinxter

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If you make this work I want to see a pic of this setup.

Feb 29, 2012 | 05:56 PM

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97 Ranger has a steering gear mounted on the LH frame rail powered by a power steering pump that is belt driven. Can't you just add p/s fluid to the pump reservoir?

Feb 29, 2012 | 07:14 PM

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Why not just fix it?

Feb 29, 2012 | 08:44 PM

el cheapo

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Well a steering rack is close to $200, a new belt is only $30. Plus time to install a steering rack is much greater that a new serpentine belt.

The fact is I have been driving this truck wih no power steering since I bought it 2.5 years ago, i don't need the power steering.

I could add some steering fluid to the power steering pump but honestly I want more of a long term fix, without having to buy a new steering rack of course.