Replacing Power Steering Pump

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Nov 3, 2004 | 12:50 PM

Viper1837

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Replacing Power Steering Pump

I have a 2000 V10 and noticed about 3 weeks ago that the power steering pump was leaking. Yesterday it got below freezing and when I went to start the truck the power steering pump was whining pretty good. But after I drove it a few miles the whining went away. My question is how difficult is it to replace the power steering pump? Thanks in advance.

Nov 3, 2004 | 01:13 PM

Monsta

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My question is how difficult is it to replace the power steering pump?

How good are you with tools?

Nov 3, 2004 | 02:03 PM

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If you're sure the pump is going south, but it still operates fair, just go to the Ford dealership and get a small bottle of Friction Modifier. Then just add a little to the fluid reservoir at a time until the whining goes away. That way you can use the pump until you find out how to change it - which, like Monsta was referring to, only takes a little elbow grease and knowledge of tools.

If it's leaking bad, don't waste your time or money on the above temporary fix - just grab a new one and slap it on. Piece of cake.

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