ford ranger power steering pump

Cas · Apr 23, 2014

I am replacing the water pump on a 2003 Ford Ranger. Happened to notice there is between an 1/8 to 1/4 inch of endplay in the power steering pump. Does not leak and works good. Thinking about replacing it. Any advise?

tedregentin · Apr 23, 2014

Just run it. I've seen it lots of times, never caused any problems.

Bob · Apr 24, 2014

NORMAL.

jimg.allentown · Apr 24, 2014

After you waste your money to purchase a replacement pump, you may be surprised to find that it may have even more play than the old one......
The shaft is designed to "float" to prevent any misalignment of the mounting brackets or belt from putting pressure on the pump rotor that would cause excessive or premature internal wear.

Steve@Advance · Apr 24, 2014

Hang on to the factory pump! Rebuilt pumps have a bad rep for being noisy. If anything, change the fluid, make it last.

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