Power steering pump replacement?

[PrimerBlack]

I am trying to replace the power steering pump on a 92 Ranger XLT 2.3L Does anybody know where i can find good step by step directions along with some pictures for the 2.3L setup. I was trying to replace a line when I broke off the plastic piece on the bottom of the resevoir that connects to the return line. Now I'm left with no power steering. Thank you.

 

[crbnunit]

Pretty straight forward really. No great mystery. Just put in a new pump and hose it back up the way you took it off. Support the front end on jack stands, fill the reservoir with fluid, turn the wheel back and forth with the engine running until it quietens down and you stop seeing bubbles. Add fluid as necessary. Pretty much all there is to it. Pick up a Chilton's manual. Should be most of the info you are looking for.

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

Youll need a power steering pulley removal and installation tool to get to the bolts that hold the pump onto the bracket. other than that its pretty straight forward as crbn said. if the lines arent too rusty and the belt isnt cracked to hell then it shouldnt be too expensive/ time consuming.

 

[PrimerBlack]

Yeah that's what i figured just by eyeing it all up, seems pretty simple. I was just trying to see if there was more then meets the eye. I can't start until Monday or Tuesday, so I figured I would ask around now. I wish I could just pop off the reservoir and smack a new one on. Thank you're for the input.

 

[PrimerBlack]

I am going to the junk yard tomorrow for a $15 PSP instead of a new $50 PSP. Does anybody know what other years are compatible with my 1992, 2.3L, 4 Cylinder, 2WD, With AC. For example will a 94, 91, 89...... PSP with 4x4 with or with out AC work in mine. thanks

 

[crbnunit]

I think there is a new Saginaw pump you can bolt right up. It is a much better pump and all but eliminates the Ford "whine". Seems like it is a replacement for a Super Coupe? Don't remember the part number but there is a thread on it here somewhere.

 

[Anezangl]

or.................it may not be a simple as some think. My entire day yesterday was devoted to the power steering pump and it still is not fixed. The pump its self is an easy swap if your willing like I was to cut the pulley off the front of the pump an forgo your core deposit! After numerous trips to different parts houses for different makes of "power steering pump pulley" removal tools, all of which were to long to fit in space between the pump and the radiator, I gave in to carnal need to destroy something and broke out the old saws-all! Now that it was laying on the floor with the pump shaft still in it, I put it in the vice and proceeded to remove the shaft, ( it was a matter of me wining at all cost ) it took a 3 foot bar and a whole lot of elbow grease to get it out. OK, so now I install the new pump and begin install of the said pulley............not my day. The pulley is straight on the shaft, ( you can tell by standing on the side of the truck and rotating it by hand, no wobble etc. ) and when it reached about halfway on the shaft the pressure became so great that the threads inside the shaft let go and wall-ahh! Guess I'll go home after work and break out the old saws-all again. Yeap, them press on pulleys are pure genius!! Some of the finest American ingenuity I have ever seen!! Good luck with yours................

 

[PrimerBlack]

Completed yesterday. Went to the junk yard and found an after market pump in an 88 Ranger. Went home and took off the high pressure hose leading into the pump, then the return line at the bottom of the pump. Reached way down in front of the fan and loosened the belt tensioner pulley, slipped off the belt, attached the Tawain made pulley removal tool. unbolted the pump (3 easy bolts). Now it's all in reverse from this point. The only pain in the ass was pushing the pulley back on. I was using two adjustable wrenches, alot of cuss words, and fighting dizzy spells from the anger (lack of patience). My advice is to use a good quality made pulley remover/installer tool (made in the states). None of the lines are leaking at all, but I am leaking fluid from under the steering box. Not sure if it's a problem or just all that old fluid falling off of every part it ended up on? Level was low this morning. If low tomorrow morning then I'm sure I have a problem. But from Where?

Power steering now feels and acts brand new. Total cost was $20 for the used pump, $12 for a new return line, and $10 for a gallon of fluid. $30.00 for the loaner tool.

 

[crbnunit]

I don't remember haveing to pull the pulley to get the pump off. If I did, I'd modify the bracket so I would never have to do that again!

 

[matencio]

I have a 96 XLT Ranger w/ 2.3 5 speed - with a leaking PS pump. I'm going thru bottles of Lucas Stop Leak fluid. The pump needs replacing but I have never done it. I understand that Harbor Freight has a pully remover - installer tool. Anyone know what it is so I can buy one? Two, I had back surgery, how hard is this PS pump to remove and replace? I can do alot but limited on bending over for long periods. Do I need to change hoses too? All help appreciated. Thanks

 

[richard booth]

From my experience get a good puller, I tried the harbor freight one and it sucked, ponyd up 10 bucks for one at the tool town and it works great.

 

[Flash Gordan]

Or if you get the chance, spend the extra money for a decent pulley removal/installation kit from Matco or Snap-on.