Power Steering noises
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Power Steering noises
Hello all,
I have a 2000 F250 w/ 7.3 I love the truck, but have learned far too many repairs. Just finished a fuel bowl rebuild and now power steering pump is whining at me. Belt is only a few months old, Fluid is fine. But pump still whines. I'll replace pump is necessary, but don't know if there are other suspects? Any thoughts? Thanks for ANY/ ALL help.
I have a 2000 F250 w/ 7.3 I love the truck, but have learned far too many repairs. Just finished a fuel bowl rebuild and now power steering pump is whining at me. Belt is only a few months old, Fluid is fine. But pump still whines. I'll replace pump is necessary, but don't know if there are other suspects? Any thoughts? Thanks for ANY/ ALL help.
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No, you're pretty much on target here. A power steering pump that whines is the first sign of a failure. Just be sure it is the pump and not the belt tensioner or the alternator that is making the noise.
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Rebuild kit
Thanks for confirming what i thought. I looked up a replacement. And found a rebuild kit. Has anyone done it that way. Kit was $15, rebuilt was about $60. I would just buy the rebuild for $60, but have no way of pulling the pulley off and was wondering if i rebuild it, would i have to remove the pulley. I guess it would make sense to buy the rebuilt one and pull the pulley. Is it an easy rebuild? Thanks
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Thanks for confirming what i thought. I looked up a replacement. And found a rebuild kit. Has anyone done it that way. Kit was $15, rebuilt was about $60. I would just buy the rebuild one for $60, But, I have no way of pulling the pulley off and was wondering if i rebuilt it i wouldn't have to remove the pulley. I guess it would make sense to buy the rebuilt and pull the pulley. Is it an easy rebuild? Thanks
I find kits are cheaper but I always come up short of the one tool I need to complete the job in a simple and timely manner.
Plus buying rebuilt means you can get another one if found defective.
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Check for air in the lines first. I had the same problem with the pulley and ended up walking to a shop with a press with it in a bag. I would line up the pulley press part first and some parts stores will do it free.
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There is no way to check for air per say but you can remove do a quick bleed by lifting the front wheels off the ground, starting the engine and turning the steering wheel lock to lock a couple dozen times.
Unless you ran the fluid low or disconnected the steering lines there shouldn't be any air in the lines to being with.
Unless you ran the fluid low or disconnected the steering lines there shouldn't be any air in the lines to being with.
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Just look for bubbles in the resevoir, I bled mine out by going to a gravel road and turning the wheels lock to lock several times. Oil level in the resevoir is important. Replace any oil that smells or looks burnt.
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Yes bubbles in the resevoir would indicate air but unless the level was really low or the lines disconnected there should be no reason for air in the lines. However a quick bleed and maybe even a complete flush would be worth a shot.
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Pump, Pads, and a rack?
Now truck seems to be pulling to left as i hit brakes. I just did the brakes 6 months ago and had the rotors turned. Everything has been fine since then. (well with brakes). Rims look dirty. I don't remember what brakes pads i put on, but i purchase the middle to upper in parts when given a choice. I would seem that i need a power steering pump and now brakes. But could my rack be acting up and causing these problems? Thanks
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just a thought! but when you say "fluid is fine" do you mean its age and condition, or its level?? i know alot of guys do powersteering flushes. i did mine awhile back but i was replacing the high pressure hose at the same time.
its also has to be tranny fluid not powersteering fluid, (in case you didn't know).
its also has to be tranny fluid not powersteering fluid, (in case you didn't know).
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Now truck seems to be pulling to left as i hit brakes. I just did the brakes 6 months ago and had the rotors turned. Everything has been fine since then. (well with brakes). Rims look dirty. I don't remember what brakes pads i put on, but i purchase the middle to upper in parts when given a choice. I would seem that i need a power steering pump and now brakes. But could my rack be acting up and causing these problems? Thanks
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