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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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power steering pump noise

Hey all,
Haven't been around much or even driven the SD much in the last year or so. But went out to use the 99 F350 PS and the Power Steering Pump is real loud all of a sudden. Level is ok but noisy. Has around 112k miles on.
What do you think, Change the fluid? Do you need to flush it or just suck out old and refill?
Thanks ahead,
Ron
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Many suggest starting with a power steering flush:

Power Steering Fluid Flushing Procedure For F250 Superduty Truck
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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like Brian said, try a flush with synthetic and see if it helps.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Is there a link to the flush procedure? or just take off return to pump put in bucket and add new until clear?
Thanks
LPR
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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check the link in Post #2 above...
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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See all above. No ones mentioned you should use ATF and not powersteering fluid.
 
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