power steering pulley issue

phatcap · Mar 26, 2009

i recently upgraded my serpentine belt to a goodyear gatorback and noticed when installing it that my power steering pump pulley does not spin freely like all the other pulleys. it was making a squealing noise before so i figured it was the belt (needed replaced anyway). now i'm thinking it is this pulley. my question is can i just replace the pulley or do i need a whole new pump? it still holds fluid and the steering still functions properly. thanks for any info...

Sasquatch_Ryda · Mar 26, 2009

The pulley doesn't spin freeley, it spins the pump. If its squeeling then the pump will need to be replaced.

phatcap · Mar 26, 2009

so is the pulley supposed to spin by hand at all?

Earl43P · Mar 26, 2009

Yes, you should be able to rotate the PS pump pulley by hand, but you are turning the pump.

You need a puller to get the pulley off the shaft. All that allen head does is hold the shaft, there is no keyway or any threads involved. I don't know if that pulley is available seperately from the pump.

If you have a typical Ford noisy pump with the engine running, try sucking out the old ATF from the reservoir and use Synthetic ATF in it. Repeat suck/refill every few days until you've used a whole quart of ATF. Worked great on mine, knock wood.

If that doesn't work, a lot of people have success quieting Ford pumps by adding Limited Slip Differential Friction Modifier. Don't use the whole 4 oz. bottle at once!

phatcap · Mar 26, 2009

sweet! thanks for the tips fellas. :icon_cheers:

power steering pulley issue

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