Power Steering Assist Failure

[Curious Hound]

Sounds like someone in TN needs to write up the tech article for this job.

 

[Robert Mangrum]

Sounds like someone in TN needs to write up the tech article for this job.

I won't argue that. Some basic knowledge would have saved several head aches during the removal and install process. Ive learned a lot during this process. Mostly what not to do haha

 

[bobbywalter]

yeah.


so....the belt

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Well I layed in the snow and 33° weather and got it put back in. Just for a note. If your truck was built before 6/08/2020 it has smaller ball joints on the tie rod ends. Mine was built 6/20/2020 and it has the bigger shafts on the tie rod ends. I ended up having to use my old tie rid ends. Probably need to swap out for new heavy duty ones soon. After removing the inner tie rods you can snake it right in. The trick is to insert the steering knuckle side above the cross member on the passenger side then swing it around the front of the motor and drop it in place. After all the struggles to get it out. Removing the inner tie rods was the trick.

I know in Bronco land some look at the pathetic tie rods as fuses. They pop and prevent damage to the steering rack... because the steering racks are not super great either.

 

[sgtsandman]

Well I layed in the snow and 33° weather and got it put back in. Just for a note. If your truck was built before 6/08/2020 it has smaller ball joints on the tie rod ends. Mine was built 6/20/2020 and it has the bigger shafts on the tie rod ends. I ended up having to use my old tie rid ends. Probably need to swap out for new heavy duty ones soon. After removing the inner tie rods you can snake it right in. The trick is to insert the steering knuckle side above the cross member on the passenger side then swing it around the front of the motor and drop it in place. After all the struggles to get it out. Removing the inner tie rods was the trick.

Since you run tires like Ralphie's dad in the Christmas Story does, you don't need the bigger tie rod ends. Traction will break before you need to worry about the rack or the tie rod ends.

 

[Robert Mangrum]

Since you run tires like Ralphie's dad in the Christmas Story does, you don't need the bigger tie rod ends. Traction will break before you need to worry about the rack or the tie rod ends.

I guess you didn't notice i have brand new 285/70 Cooper STT Pros

 

[Robert Mangrum]

yeah.


so....the belt

Once I got it off. My inner kid came back. So I disassembled it. Had some brown water come out there the eps module and mounts to the rack. The belt looked to be in good shape still. I'm pretty surr the water caused my whole issue. Don't know how it got there hahaha

 

[sgtsandman]

Once I got it off. My inner kid came back. So I disassembled it. Had some brown water come out there the eps module and mounts to the rack. The belt looked to be in good shape still. I'm pretty surr the water caused my whole issue. Don't know how it got there hahaha

I wouldn't be surprised if that is where the water intrusion and freezing issue I am having is happening on my rack.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Is there any kind of a seal on the thing that dumped water out?

Waterproofing that may be a worthwhile endeavor for those that like to play submarine commander...

 

[Blmpkn]

I know in Bronco land some look at the pathetic tie rods as fuses. They pop and prevent damage to the steering rack... because the steering racks are not super great either.

Came here to suggest sticking with stock tie rods.

The bronco has 3 "levels" of steering rack, and even the biggest baddest one they offer has a habit of breaking on people that really wheel their rig. It's so bad the aftermarket had to start offering forged billet cases that won't deflect under pressure to stick the stock guts into.. big money.

Considering Ford engineered the bronco to be the wheelin-est vehicle they've ever made.. id be willing to bet that both the rangers rack & eps related bits are probably weaker. It's nice to have a mechanical fuse of sorts.. easier to replace a tie rod on the trail than it is a rack after all.. cheaper too.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Came here to suggest sticking with stock tie rods.

The bronco has 3 "levels" of steering rack, and even the biggest baddest one they offer has a habit of breaking on people that really wheel their rig. It's so bad the aftermarket had to start offering forged billet cases that won't deflect under pressure to stick the stock guts into.. big money.

Considering Ford engineered the bronco to be the wheelin-est vehicle they've ever made.. id be willing to bet that both the rangers rack & eps related bits are probably weaker. It's nice to have a mechanical fuse of sorts.. easier to replace a tie rod on the trail than it is a rack after all.. cheaper too.

Also with at least the Bronco... not having a front locker makes life much easier on the steering. Most Rangers don't have a front locker (I think only the Raptors do)

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Sounds like more of the “engineered to fail” mindset of new vehicles…

If they all really actually cared about the consumer and the environment vehicles would be engineered to be long lasting and easily repaired/upgraded rather than discarded

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Sounds like more of the “engineered to fail” mindset of new vehicles…

If they all really actually cared about the consumer and the environment vehicles would be engineered to be long lasting and easily repaired/upgraded rather than discarded

Ranger was designed to take on the Hilux overseas, specifically designed in Australia.

Manual says not to exceed water depth above the center of the wheel.

Is older better?

My front wheel bearings have like three huge points for water to get in...