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- 1999 XLT
In an attempt to resolve the exasperating ticking sound issue (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203852&highlight=tick ) on my truck, I decided to swap out the pulley on the power steering pump motor.
Prior to installing a new power steering pump, as a long shot, I decided to try a new power steering pump pulley. I would use a new pulley anyway if I decide to replace the power steering pump.
I picked up the new power steering pump pulley at AutoZone for $22.99 ( http://www.autozone.com/R,APP926155...partType,00713/shopping/partProductDetail.htm ).
The initial step in the pulley replacement was to remove the intake tube. This was followed by removing the e fan (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140251&highlight=electric+fan ) [ to gain more space to use air tools ] and setting it to the side ( made easier with quick connect connectors on the 12v power and ground wires.
Next, I loosened the 3 x 10mm bolts that attach the pulley to the pump with an air ratchet. This was followed by removing the serpentine drive belt. Subsequently the 3 bolts were removed and the pulley pulled free ( it took some tugging to free the pulley ).
The exposed area was carefully cleaned and then the new pulley was installed by simply reversing the removal procedure outlined above.
The 3 x 10mm bolts were torques to 18 ft. lbs. Then the serpentine drive belt was installed. Then the e fan and intake tube were reinstalled.
A visual inspection confirmed that the power steering pump pulley was accurately aligned with the other pulleys.
The truck was fired up and a final check of the install was conducted.
This undemanding project took all of 20 minutes.
We shall, over the next few days see if the tick issue is resolved.
Prior to installing a new power steering pump, as a long shot, I decided to try a new power steering pump pulley. I would use a new pulley anyway if I decide to replace the power steering pump.
I picked up the new power steering pump pulley at AutoZone for $22.99 ( http://www.autozone.com/R,APP926155...partType,00713/shopping/partProductDetail.htm ).
The initial step in the pulley replacement was to remove the intake tube. This was followed by removing the e fan (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140251&highlight=electric+fan ) [ to gain more space to use air tools ] and setting it to the side ( made easier with quick connect connectors on the 12v power and ground wires.
Next, I loosened the 3 x 10mm bolts that attach the pulley to the pump with an air ratchet. This was followed by removing the serpentine drive belt. Subsequently the 3 bolts were removed and the pulley pulled free ( it took some tugging to free the pulley ).
The exposed area was carefully cleaned and then the new pulley was installed by simply reversing the removal procedure outlined above.
The 3 x 10mm bolts were torques to 18 ft. lbs. Then the serpentine drive belt was installed. Then the e fan and intake tube were reinstalled.
A visual inspection confirmed that the power steering pump pulley was accurately aligned with the other pulleys.
The truck was fired up and a final check of the install was conducted.
This undemanding project took all of 20 minutes.
We shall, over the next few days see if the tick issue is resolved.
