Great video. I wanted to mention that you should always raise the front wheels off the ground before you start the bleeding process. You want to (after the pump is installed) first fill it with fluid, and then with the front wheels off the ground and the engine OFF, turn from one side to the other MULTIPLE times before you start the engine. Personally, I like to turn to one side, let it sit, and then back to the other side. I do this until I cant anymore and then I do it some more. Then start the motor with the front wheels still off the ground. Run it for a while and then shut it off. While still in the air, I steer from side to side with the motor running. Then give it the ground test.
3 years late but that whining is due to air in the system. That Ford PS pump needs to be vacuum to remove all the air from the system. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for such a great video! Especially taking the time to show how the tools go on. Gonna tackle this on the weekend, thank you again and god bless ya
have two rangers one 98 always used regular power steering fluid in it and sound significantly quieter than the other 99 that came with ATF. Still both are growly non the less.
If your pulley is not made of metal; like mine.. You can skip the step of the idler pulley and the pulley puller.. I just hit mine with a hammer. Then proceeded to the bolts holding the pump. True facts.
Remind people to wait to put the pulley on till after it's installed cuz if not they're going to have to try to remove it without damaging it or the pump and then put it back on again just learning from my mistake
My Ranger pump howls too. I had it at a shop once for something and asked about replacing it. They didn't want to do it because he said the replacement would howl too. Drives me crazy. You can hear me before you see me. I read somewhere that Ford pump impellers have an inherent flaw in design that other makes don't .
I think that's more or less normal. Myself, I wouldn't worry about it unless the steering is overly stiff.You could try turning up the radio a little, Lol
I just dealt with that. Had a pump put on but they didnt bleed it and used powersteering fluid. It whined from the day I picked it up. 500 miles later I was under the hood putting a new pump on. I bleed it and now it's quite and smooth
I've been told that there is a filter screen in the reservoir tank at the return that gets clogged and causes this. Fixing to chase this problem in my mustang.
I use power steering fluid from Preston too. It doesn't sound as loud as the transmission fluid. 03 ranger. My Ranger always has small problems. Never breaks down.. hopefully lol.
Ford Power Sreering Pumps have a break-in period. Was there nothing in the box that mentioned this to you? They're all noisy out of the box no matter where you buy them from or who made it or refurbished it.
My pulley stops moving when i turn sometimes and it makes it hard to turn would this be pump going bad? Also do u need that tool to get pulley off or can u use another one? My belt squeals not the pump whining
I just replaced my pump on my 2003 ranger 3.0 L, however it did not eliminate the whining. Did you find out what the problem was on yours? I'm doing more research in order to find what's making the whine. Thanks
I've taken him off before I used the proper tool and everything after 4 hours the thing just kind of exploded it was wack and now I'm trying to put the new pump on but the fitting doesn't screw in so I'm kind of going a little crazy so welcome to my world
bruce lonsinger Thanks for the comment Bruce. It may be that I introduced additional air into the lines when I swapped the pumps. Im going to try a great things to see if it helps.
LOL: when i started watching.. i thought.. hmm.. heard worst power steer pumps lol . ... if its high pitched and doesnt seem to move the instant you push wheel.. thats when change it!
Also.. Pump still made noise.. After some research found that most power steering pump manufacturers recommend/require. Useing a special vacuum pump (most break service shops) to "evacuate" All the air out of the lines that enter during the pump change process.. Without this procedure.. Its very likely to still hear the squealing and also risk damaging new pump !! Soo... I guess its a trip to a local brake shop to ensure this IMPORTANT part of the change process is completed correctly !!
I don't understand how you reinstall the pulley? Yes, I have the puller/installer set. I was able to remove the pulley. But when I got to use the installer, exactly as shown in this video, the pulley shaft turns, and that unscrews the installer. Yes, the installer double ended screw is fully into the shaft end, the installer main part is screwed onto the double ended screw, then the end is held stationary with a ratchet. The installer push fitting is turned with a wrench, but the pulley shaft and pulley just turn and turn and the pulley does not get pushed back onto the shaft and since the shaft is turning, it unscrews the installer tool, and I'm stuck. Makes no sense.
it's been a while since I did that job. But I believe you can just use the bolt that holds the pulley on to the shaft and tighten it back in. I am incorrect?
@@resurrectionauto670 There's no way to keep the pulley or pulley shaft from turning while you're trying to tighten the screw. I'm considering drilling holes in the pulley, and inserting long nails or somesuch, to keep it from turning while pressing it back on. OTOH, I'm not sure that will work either. because the shaft could just still turn while the pulley was stationary. I need some way to stop the shaft from turning, too bad it doesn't have a keyway. Thanks for the quick reply btw.
@@resurrectionauto670 I don't follow, what bolt? The pulley bolt? If it's installed, the installer tool can't be inserted. If the pulley bolt is threaded in, there's no way to tighten it, because the pulley/shaft just turns and turns. There's nothing to stop the shaft from turning.
@@dkeith45 ok. I rewatched the video. Just thread the main bolt into the power steering pump by hand. Get it in as far as possible. I think it will hold while you turn the outter bolt.
@@JayB11 I've personally had better luck with O'Reilly's economy parts. That said... everyone has "their" parts store, and it's not so easy to change minds.
This isn't an Advanced Auto problem. Every reman for that era Ford sounds like this, there's a few hits here and there but this is the outcome 99% of the time with the reman pumps. Only way to get rid of it is to by genuine brand new pump if you can find one. There's a few high performance pumps that don't whine but there more than the new genuine.
Leo Cadena Thanks for the comment Leo. I ended up putting the old pump back on and used synthetic fluid. It's a bit better. I understand this is a common problem with Fords and nearly impossible to correct.
Great video. I wanted to mention that you should always raise the front wheels off the ground before you start the bleeding process. You want to (after the pump is installed) first fill it with fluid, and then with the front wheels off the ground and the engine OFF, turn from one side to the other MULTIPLE times before you start the engine. Personally, I like to turn to one side, let it sit, and then back to the other side. I do this until I cant anymore and then I do it some more. Then start the motor with the front wheels still off the ground. Run it for a while and then shut it off. While still in the air, I steer from side to side with the motor running. Then give it the ground test.
3 years late but that whining is due to air in the system. That Ford PS pump needs to be vacuum to remove all the air from the system.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for taking the time for show us how to remove a power steering pump. GOD bless you
Thank you so much for such a great video! Especially taking the time to show how the tools go on. Gonna tackle this on the weekend, thank you again and god bless ya
Glad to lend a hand!
Glad to hear right up front you are Christian. What a blessing. 🤠😇
Not ashamed!
@@resurrectionauto670 Praise the Lord.
God bless, thank you for taking the time to create great content.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to lend a hand!
@@resurrectionauto670 likewise blessings...
have two rangers one 98 always used regular power steering fluid in it and sound significantly quieter than the other 99 that came with ATF. Still both are growly non the less.
I've been lucky with my 93 ranger. Still original pump. Manual calls for type f fluid.
Hi there, thanks for the video I have the same problem, it's hard to find good honest mechanic
Check out Scotty Kilmer’s CZcams channel :)
thanks for the vid. Hail Zeus
If your pulley is not made of metal; like mine.. You can skip the step of the idler pulley and the pulley puller.. I just hit mine with a hammer. Then proceeded to the bolts holding the pump. True facts.
I have seen the the Saginaw is a suitabke replacement. I have read other articles where new pumps still whined.
Remind people to wait to put the pulley on till after it's installed cuz if not they're going to have to try to remove it without damaging it or the pump and then put it back on again just learning from my mistake
My Ranger pump howls too. I had it at a shop once for something and asked about replacing it. They didn't want to do it because he said the replacement would howl too. Drives me crazy. You can hear me before you see me. I read somewhere that Ford pump impellers have an inherent flaw in design that other makes don't .
I believe it. It drive me crazy until I finally sold the truck!
Same issue here
My PS was wasn't making any noise till I top off with PS fluid by accident.
Im hope to eliminate the noise by flushing it and adding fresh type F ATF.
I hope you brought that right back
Only needs the teflon seal? The red cap comes with an o ring and also fits
did you ever figure out the real issue?
Im guessing that the shaft isn't supposed to wiggle in and out when the belt is off huh?
I think that's more or less normal. Myself, I wouldn't worry about it unless the steering is overly stiff.You could try turning up the radio a little, Lol
This is not normal, my ranger never made this noise until the pump went bad
I just dealt with that. Had a pump put on but they didnt bleed it and used powersteering fluid. It whined from the day I picked it up. 500 miles later I was under the hood putting a new pump on. I bleed it and now it's quite and smooth
I've been told that there is a filter screen in the reservoir tank at the return that gets clogged and causes this. Fixing to chase this problem in my mustang.
I hope you can solve it! Post back here if you do.
My 89 Ranger still has the original pump and no whine. I've been using power steering fluid in it, I wonder if that's bad.
I use power steering fluid from Preston too. It doesn't sound as loud as the transmission fluid. 03 ranger. My Ranger always has small problems. Never breaks down.. hopefully lol.
Love from da gang
Ford Power Sreering Pumps have a break-in period. Was there nothing in the box that mentioned this to you? They're all noisy out of the box no matter where you buy them from or who made it or refurbished it.
I drove it for a while but it never quieted down. It was truly unbearable.
That’s why you never get refurbished parts
My pulley stops moving when i turn sometimes and it makes it hard to turn would this be pump going bad? Also do u need that tool to get pulley off or can u use another one? My belt squeals not the pump whining
Sounds like you may have a different problem. Is the belt in good shape?
@@resurrectionauto670 I wouldn't say it's in the best shape. Will need to check again make sure
Any puller will work to get it off, but you need the tool to force it back on.
I just replaced my pump on my 2003 ranger 3.0 L, however it did not eliminate the whining. Did you find out what the problem was on yours? I'm doing more research in order to find what's making the whine. Thanks
Look up Scotty Kilmer on CZcams. He should have a video or two on power steering :D
I did the same and the whine got worse. Fucking ford
I've taken him off before I used the proper tool and everything after 4 hours the thing just kind of exploded it was wack and now I'm trying to put the new pump on but the fitting doesn't screw in so I'm kind of going a little crazy so welcome to my world
Fords are known for power steering whine, I have never owned a Ford that did not whine.
The newer stuff with a gearotor pump doesn't whine
Great video!! Thanks for sharing!! Sorry that new pump was a bad one! Did you get another one that works? You're a good guy :)
bruce lonsinger Thanks for the comment Bruce. It may be that I introduced additional air into the lines when I swapped the pumps. Im going to try a great things to see if it helps.
Resurrection Auto Good luck! Hope it works! Keep us posted!
bruce lonsinger
@@resurrectionauto670 hey where did the black oring go?
@Kneal911 I'm wondering about the black o ring?
you still have air in the line... it will stop whining when it's purged
Thank you 🙌
What about removing the hoses from the power steering pump? You didn't show that. Seems you skipped over a lot of the hard parts of doing this job.
Woah wait a minute you skipped how to get the pump out of the mounting bracket, I'm struggling to get it out.
If you’re not a Christian the rest of the vid isn’t Visible
@@brandonharris3852 I eventually got it, it's like a puzzle getting the right angle and then muscle it out!
My pully keeps on spinning as I put it back in the new one
Same thing happened to me, replaced the pump and it whined more than the one I replaced!
Yeah. I never did get rid of it. Finally sold the truck. Best of luck with your repair!
LOL: when i started watching.. i thought.. hmm.. heard worst power steer pumps lol . ... if its high pitched and doesnt seem to move the instant you push wheel.. thats when change it!
Oh wow so I'll be teleported along with the Christian's if I watch and follow this video?
😯
Liked the video but you skipped too much!
Dang I got that whinning noise and I can see its leaking
Maybe i missed it but.. Why not wait to pull pully wheel after pump is out ?? then place on new pump before re-installing ????
Also.. Pump still made noise.. After some research found that most power steering pump manufacturers recommend/require. Useing a special vacuum pump (most break service shops) to "evacuate" All the air out of the lines that enter during the pump change process.. Without this procedure.. Its very likely to still hear the squealing and also risk damaging new pump !! Soo... I guess its a trip to a local brake shop to ensure this IMPORTANT part of the change process is completed correctly !!
Because you need to get to the bolts behind the pulley to get it out in the first place, if not, you won’t be able to get the pump out
Did it ever stop whining?
It never did.
I actually returned two loud new pumps. The third one I installed was finally a quiet one.
Can u send me the link to your purchase!!
@@duane78250 I’m on pump number 3 in just a week. I’m gonna take it to a shop now and make it their problem
what other channel
czcams.com/video/31YAL-mhskk/video.html
Sounds like your steering rack is bad not the pump.
I watched this video because I’m a mormon
i commented on this because im an absurdist
The whining is trapped air. Should be removed by vacuum.
The original was working properly. The replacement is junk. lol you played yourself.
I don't think that they have any good parts at Advance Auto.
I don't understand how you reinstall the pulley? Yes, I have the puller/installer set. I was able to remove the pulley. But when I got to use the installer, exactly as shown in this video, the pulley shaft turns, and that unscrews the installer. Yes, the installer double ended screw is fully into the shaft end, the installer main part is screwed onto the double ended screw, then the end is held stationary with a ratchet. The installer push fitting is turned with a wrench, but the pulley shaft and pulley just turn and turn and the pulley does not get pushed back onto the shaft and since the shaft is turning, it unscrews the installer tool, and I'm stuck. Makes no sense.
it's been a while since I did that job. But I believe you can just use the bolt that holds the pulley on to the shaft and tighten it back in. I am incorrect?
@@resurrectionauto670 There's no way to keep the pulley or pulley shaft from turning while you're trying to tighten the screw. I'm considering drilling holes in the pulley, and inserting long nails or somesuch, to keep it from turning while pressing it back on. OTOH, I'm not sure that will work either. because the shaft could just still turn while the pulley was stationary. I need some way to stop the shaft from turning, too bad it doesn't have a keyway. Thanks for the quick reply btw.
@@dkeith45 That makes sense. Can you install the bolt to help hold it?
@@resurrectionauto670 I don't follow, what bolt? The pulley bolt? If it's installed, the installer tool can't be inserted. If the pulley bolt is threaded in, there's no way to tighten it, because the pulley/shaft just turns and turns. There's nothing to stop the shaft from turning.
@@dkeith45 ok. I rewatched the video. Just thread the main bolt into the power steering pump by hand. Get it in as far as possible. I think it will hold while you turn the outter bolt.
Thanks for the info but would never do biz with anyone who uses their supposed god to benefit financially.
Hey Dennis. Thanks for the comment. My channel is not monetized. I don't get any money from it. It's all free. Best of luck with your repair.
Why is my poop red?
no way me too!
Don't ever order any parts from advanced Auto. it's always something wrong when you order from them I'll rather just go to my local AutoZone
Where you can get more cheap/crap parts
They both sell the same parts...
@@JayB11 I've personally had better luck with O'Reilly's economy parts. That said... everyone has "their" parts store, and it's not so easy to change minds.
This isn't an Advanced Auto problem. Every reman for that era Ford sounds like this, there's a few hits here and there but this is the outcome 99% of the time with the reman pumps. Only way to get rid of it is to by genuine brand new pump if you can find one. There's a few high performance pumps that don't whine but there more than the new genuine.
RETURN IT! ...my ranger does the same noise but only when turning the wheel. There is something wrong with the new one.
Leo Cadena Thanks for the comment Leo. I ended up putting the old pump back on and used synthetic fluid. It's a bit better. I understand this is a common problem with Fords and nearly impossible to correct.
Dont ever buy re mand shit spend the money but new every time
Thank you sir may the true God Yah I am that I am be with you in Yeshua hamashiach Jesus Christ coming soon.
Maybe you should pray for Jesus to get the whine out of your truck. Perhaps a demon has possessed it and you need to find a priest to exorcise it!!
One thing is for certain, my mechanic skills did come through on this one!
"ima christian"
No one cares man we just want to stop hearing our rangers whine.