How do you remove the power steering pump on a Ford f150?

How do you remove the power steering pump on a Ford f150?

1. Step 1 – Clear power steering pump area. Using a flat tip screwdriver to relieve the hose clamps at each end of the intake hoses, then remove the intake hoses.
2. Step 2 – Remove power steering pump pulley.
3. Step 3 – Remove pump.
4. Step 4 – Install new pump.
5. Step 5 – Reassembly.
6. Step 6 – Flush power steering system.

Can you pull a pulley without a puller?

If you’re adamant that you want to do it without the puller tool, here’s how: With the pump taken off the vehicle, place it in a vice and use a piece of metal pipe and a hammer to tap the wedge between the pulley and the pump. Heat the center of the pulley with the blowtorch and pull it off.

When to replace the power steering pump on a Ford F-150?

This article applies to the F-150 (1987-1996). The power steering pump provides the brute force via hydraulic pressure to help turn the wheels left or right. When it goes out or starts making an unbearable amount of noise, installing a new pump is your only choice.

How do you remove the power steering pump pulley?

On the core support, remove the two friction connectors, which hold the forward air ducting in place, then remove the air ducting from the air filter box. Remove the two bolts holding the fan shroud in place, then slide the shroud towards the passenger side of the vehicle to allow room to attack the power steering pump pulley.

How do you drain the power steering fluid from a car?

Place the drain pan under the vehicle to catch any fluid which may escape from the power steering lines. Loosen the pressure side power steering line at the pump. Continue to unscrew it until it comes free of the pump. Disconnect the return hose from the pump. Place both of these hoses correctly to drain into the drain pan.

How do you remove a pulley from a Ford truck?

Using a long open end or adjustable wrench, fit it on the base of the pulley removal tool, with the other end resting on the frame of the truck. Use a ratchet and correct size socket for the screw on the pulley removal tool (Figure 3). Turn the ratchet clockwise to tighten and begin the removal process.