Power steering help

[yogi_pahl]

Since i bought my E about a month ago the P/s pump has been giving off a whining noise as if it was low on fluid. I put it up on jack stand and turned the wheel a few time back and forth with the engine on, didn't work. Im going to flush it out soon. But i want to know is what else i should try b/4 and after i do the flush?

 

[hazmat456]

what?

 

[daffy]

Th flush may help, but it may just be the pump is on it's way out.

I think most people just use a turkey baster like apparatus to suck out all they can out of the pump, and refill. That gets most of it.

 

[IZwack]

FYI: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1813767

 

[yogi_pahl]

Any other sines of the P/s pump about to go?

 

[B2scott]

ps pump

Other signs of the pump going out could be choppy steering when turning. LIke small jerks when turning back and fourth. Other than that th pump on my B2 has been noisey for quite a while and have had no problems. Hope that helps?

 

[yogi_pahl]

I got no problems with the steering besides the whine. With that said i don't have anything to compare it to but a Honda and 2 old 80's truck. If anything it feel like it steers a lil too ez. if that makes any sense.

 

[IZwack]

I'd say just replace the pump and be done with it -- it takes maybe 3 to replace.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-9...002QQitemZ120260369065QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[yogi_pahl]

Im going to do a flush first and then replace it. I hope i don't have to look like a PIA to do.