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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Power steering going out

How hard is it to change the power steering pump and does anyone have some tips or hints?
2001 F-350 7.3L 4X4.
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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I have never done it on a PSD, but from the looks of it, it shouldn't be any worse than any other. Nuts, bolts, two hoses and take care not to make a huge mess.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Here is a link from an older thread. See post #10
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...the-pully.html
I'll see if i can find one with pics for you.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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Thanks...I'm going to try and save 350 and do it myself.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Yes do it your self and save some money. I did it and I was only 14 at the time. If you get your parts at auto zone also rent a pulley remover there to.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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heres the procedure im going use it has great pics as well...my pump just went out last night....https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ring-pump.html hope this helps!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Pump or not the pump

Strange...I was having issues turning the wheels yesterday so I assumed the pump was going out. I drove the truck all day and it never screwed up? What's the next possibility. If the pump goes would it go all at once? Confused PSD owner...
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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well with mine everytime i turned my wheel my pump would make a very high pitch noise and when i would hit my brake they would pulsate..hope that helps
 
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Yes do it your self and save some money. I did it and I was only 14 at the time. If you get your parts at auto zone also rent a pulley remover there to.
Nick if your parents ever don't want you I'll adopt you!!! Changing the power steering pump getting your dad a serius radio. I can't get my stepson to bring the trash out!!! Your one of a kind my freind. You parent must be very proud of you.
 
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Had to edit this one some how posted twice.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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I ended up buying my own puller after doing the one on my old Bronco once, the one on my wife's old Astro TWICE, and a buddy's Explorer. It's not too bad of a job. Just don't do what my buddy did while I wasn't watching -- he put the pulley on BACKWARDS. Try getting one off when the hub you're supposed to pull on is against the pump!!! The pulley was destroyed and we had to go to the dealer to get another one.

In his defense, it was getting dark and we were also swapping out his AC compressor & flushing the system so we were in a hurry. Didn't keep me from applying some good ribbing though...
 
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