Power steering pump replacement

Galadrium

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Power steering fluid has been slowly leaking over the past few years on my 01 GT. Went to Ford today and they quoted me $429 to replace the power steering pump. So now I've elected to do it myself.

I have a Haynes manual. Any advice on making this go smoothly? This is the first power steering pump I've attempted myself.

Thanks in advance.
 
Do not attempt this job without access to the special tools to remove and install (separate tool) the PS pump pulley. Don't even think about even tapping the pulley onto the shaft.

If you rent or buy the tools, double check they are the correct metric thread used in your MY. I had some difficulty finding the correct tool. The SAE tool will appear to work but will stop after a few turns. If used, there are not enough threads engaged and it will strip.

Suggest performing a through inspection. Look to see that the leak is not from the power steering pressure lines at the swivel connections.

With the correct tools, the job is not all that hard. Expect to tired forearms removing the pulley (same to install). Be sure to lub the tool before use.

Recommend getting extra telflon washers. Do not re-use. Heat the washers in a pan of hot water. Use the tappered end of a socket extension to expand the washer to fit over the connector threads. The washer will shrink back after cooling.

I have found that if on initial re-filling, if a power drill is used to slowly spin the pump (belt off), the bleeding process is easier. The center shaft will accept an Allen style bit. Stop spinning when any bubbles are seen. Repeat until no bubbles.

Upon initial start-up, shut the car off if a lot of bubbles are seen. Continued operation will spread ever smaller bubbles through out the system thus making bleeding harder.

Good luck.
 
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Just wanted to report that I started and completed the installation today. Thanks to wmburns for walking me through the job better than the Haynes manual.

After buying the pump and a quart of ATF, the whole thing cost me less than $60.