power Steering
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power Steering
hey guys, i have a 93 F150, and the power steering has been growling and ive added fluid and the noise just gets quieter, nevers goes away. i know theres a leak which looks like its coming from the pitman arm seal, but the seal kit says to take the pump out and basically rebuild the pump. any thoughts on whether its going to need a whole new pump or just a flush or what? thanks for the help.
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Yea they tell ya that because the pressure regulator is built into the pump. If its running at to high a pressure it will blow the pitman arm shaft seal again...and again...and again. Well you get the idea, replace the pump with a Saginaw pump and dump the Ford pump in the trash can.
You can tell them apart pretty easy, a saginaw pump is all metal housing where the Ford's is plastic.
You can tell them apart pretty easy, a saginaw pump is all metal housing where the Ford's is plastic.
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ALSO, replace the rubber hoses. The old hose will deteriorate from the inside out. I
t doesn't take many rubber particle to clog the steering gear, which you will then have to replace.
Also since your there, use a filter on the return line to prevent future problems. I use the A1 Cardone slip in filter (FLT20 I think). It's only $2.00
t doesn't take many rubber particle to clog the steering gear, which you will then have to replace.
Also since your there, use a filter on the return line to prevent future problems. I use the A1 Cardone slip in filter (FLT20 I think). It's only $2.00
