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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 04:13 PM
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Power steering pump?

I have a 99 7.3. Noticed a chirp in the belt and mushy brake pedal. Changed the belt and it’s still the same. There’s about 1/8in play in the power steering pulley from side to side. I’m wondering if that’s my problem? If so do I replace the pulley or the whole pump and pulley?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 04:25 PM
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Based on your description, I would be replacing the pump. Take a look at the links below from the Tech Folder and see where your comfort level is and choose a course of action.

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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 04:28 PM
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Pump, if there was 1/8” play in the pulley it wouldn't be staying on the shaft. I recommended the best quality pump you can afford because they barley up to the task when new.
 
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Any recommendations on pumps?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2023 | 04:38 PM
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I think all of them are remans. Luck of the draw really; the Motorcraft reman I had whined quite a bit the whole time it was in the truck.
 
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Happy customer of a reman from RiffRaff here
 
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Originally Posted by Shane4866
Any recommendations on pumps?
Here's my recommendation. It's not an easy upgrade, but it does get the job done quite nicely. Can't stress enough though that it is not a Sat. afternoon bolt up job.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ing-pumps.html
 
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