i have replaced the rack and pinnoin and the power steering pump both were leaking i been trying to bleed the system but it still wineing what step did i miss ?
2007-04-16 10:37:57 · 6 answers · asked by biggdaddy20022003 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Ford P/S pumps are notorious for whining. As long as it works O-K...i.e. it's not hard to turn the wheel/no jerking/no leaks....just live with it till the pump dies. Those pumps can whine for many years without going bad.
2007-04-16 10:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ed Norton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual cause of a whining noise is the power steering pump. You can bleed the air out of the system by starting the engine then turning the steering wheel all the way in one direction and holding it at full lock for 5 seconds then turning it all the way in the opposite direction and holding it at full lock for 5 seconds. Do this 3 or 4 times and the air should be bled out.
If you've already replaced the pump and bled the system and the noise is still there, the chances are that you're hearing a bearing noise from an idler pulley or from another device. I don't know if the 93 has a serpentine belt that drives all accessories or separate belts. If you have separate belts, then the way to isolate the source of the noise is to take one belt off at a time and listen for the noise to go away. If the noise goes away when you take off the alternator belt, then the noise is with a bearing in the alternator. If it goes away when you take off the air conditioning compressor belt then the noise is with a bearing in the compressor. If it goes away when you take the power steering belt off, then you have a defective replacement power steering pump. If you have a serpentine belt, the chances are the bearing in the idler pulley is bad.
if all accessories are driven by the same belt, then use a long socket extension or a stethoscope to listen to each driven component to see if you can isolate the noise
there is one other possibility with the power steering and that is that you have a restricted line or a hydraulic line that is kinked or bent. However, if that's the case your steering will usually feel heavier or harder with less assist.
My guess is you are hearing a bearing noise from another component or from an idler pulley
hope that helps
2007-04-16 10:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by honda guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 90's era power steering pumps were and still are notorious for this problem, and there is no reliable or cost effective repair. If there are no leaks and the operation of steering is still completely functional then other than the racket your vehicle is good.
Sorry and best of luck.
2007-04-16 11:27:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michael S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hardly. final twelve months my artwork truck slid off a woodland street into the trench (in snow), and dealing to get the truck out of the trench I held the steerage against the give up for a jointly as. The bypass in the pump caught open, which killed no longer in ordinary terms the steerage help however the brake help (it incredibly is a diesel truck). The pump had to get replaced. different than that I even have not heard of it doing any harm.
2016-10-22 08:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same exact car, and my power steering whines too. As long as it isn't affecting your driving then I wouldn't worry about it. It doesn't affect my Thunderbird's steering, it's just annoying. However, I'm sure that this isn't the answer that you wanted to hear! ;-) One more thing. Our Thunderbirds have a belt that drives everything. We don't have seperate belts, but I'm sure you already knew that.
2007-04-16 12:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it to switch to beer.......it'll be cheaper for you.
2007-04-16 10:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋