my husband has a 2000 Ford Ranger. He needs to know how to bleed the rack and pinion or how to change the fluid in the rack and pinion and the power steering pump.2000 Ford Ranger?You can only drain it out your self , However take it to your nearest Mechanic and they will flush it and replace the fluid, You see it is hard to do at home without the right equipment . It won,t take them long and not that expensive, good luck2000 Ford Ranger?I agree on taking it somewheres to change out the fluid as drainign it yourself, you have a habit of adding air to the system and causing more headaches.
to bleed, turn steering wheel back and forth with the front of the truck in the air.. do this for a few minutes and then drop the truck and check for feel.. if whining noise and/or hard steering, you must do it again...
Sometimes it requires a special tool and a vaccum pump to accurately do the job .. but most bleed out this way...
AND MAKE SURE YOU USE MERCON OR MERCON V IN THE POWER STEERING!!!!! Most use power steering fluid which is too light for the ford power steering and can cause leaks
Thursday, June 2, 2011
99 cherokee serp. belt?
I need to change the sepentine belt on my 99 cherokee. The diagram points to a pully just below the power steering pump as belt removal. Is this the tensioner? And how do i use it to remove and replace the belt. Thanks!99 cherokee serp. belt?You need to loosen the bolt on the front of the pulley a couple turns (locks the pulley in place) and then there should be a bolt just above and behind it that provides for tension. Draw the routing out on a piece of paper if its not shown under the hood somewhere. Sometimes its not obvious how the routing should be. The new belt will be quite a bit tighter than the old so you may need to loosen the tensioning bolt more to accommodate the new.99 cherokee serp. belt?Yes, loosen that pulley its right below the power steering pump99 cherokee serp. belt?I use the Mechanic.....
I grab it by the neck ,squeeze and twist99 cherokee serp. belt?That is correct. I have a 01 Cherokee and that sounds right.99 cherokee serp. belt?If I remember correctly you will need a 5/8%26quot; socket change your belt. The only thing you need to turn is the bolt on top of the pulley bracket, this will cause the pulley to raise (tighten) or lower (loosen).
You do not loosen the bolt in the center of the pulley it is independent of the tensioner and will not help in anyway.
I grab it by the neck ,squeeze and twist99 cherokee serp. belt?That is correct. I have a 01 Cherokee and that sounds right.99 cherokee serp. belt?If I remember correctly you will need a 5/8%26quot; socket change your belt. The only thing you need to turn is the bolt on top of the pulley bracket, this will cause the pulley to raise (tighten) or lower (loosen).
You do not loosen the bolt in the center of the pulley it is independent of the tensioner and will not help in anyway.
Still whining power steering...?
Sor for the new post for those that answered...didn't know how to update without closing the thread. Thanks all for your inputs and answers, just wanted to leave an update.
I, again, checked the fluid level and bled it, checked for leaks and found nothing wrong. I also checked the belt for any wear/cracks/ or if it was tight enough/too tight. Everything seems fine.
I remeber though, about a day or so before it started whining, we heard clicking noises when we went up steep hills...I thought that might just be bad gas and was pinging. But now, even at idle, the pump sounds like it is knocking/clicking with a slight whine (almost like a blown engine----root blower). I'd hate to change belts only to find out it's not the problem...especially since it is a pain in the 3.0L engines. Yet I'd also hate to take it to a mechanic to have them tell me something I already might have guessed and pay them for it :(Still whining power steering...?your power steering pump is going out.Still whining power steering...?See your first answer. I'd agree with him! Your pump may be shot!Still whining power steering...?the other answers are right! you are hearing the bearings in the pump wearing out. nothing to do now except replace the pump and also make sure that your belt isn,t too tight, that can knock out the bearings very quickly.Still whining power steering...?Of course it is very hard to diagnose a car without seeing it and listening to it, but I do have this point to offer. You mention that the whining increased when going up hill, but unless you were turning while going up hill the act of climbing a hill would add no additional strain to a power steering pump.sexy hair tech help and advice
I, again, checked the fluid level and bled it, checked for leaks and found nothing wrong. I also checked the belt for any wear/cracks/ or if it was tight enough/too tight. Everything seems fine.
I remeber though, about a day or so before it started whining, we heard clicking noises when we went up steep hills...I thought that might just be bad gas and was pinging. But now, even at idle, the pump sounds like it is knocking/clicking with a slight whine (almost like a blown engine----root blower). I'd hate to change belts only to find out it's not the problem...especially since it is a pain in the 3.0L engines. Yet I'd also hate to take it to a mechanic to have them tell me something I already might have guessed and pay them for it :(Still whining power steering...?your power steering pump is going out.Still whining power steering...?See your first answer. I'd agree with him! Your pump may be shot!Still whining power steering...?the other answers are right! you are hearing the bearings in the pump wearing out. nothing to do now except replace the pump and also make sure that your belt isn,t too tight, that can knock out the bearings very quickly.Still whining power steering...?Of course it is very hard to diagnose a car without seeing it and listening to it, but I do have this point to offer. You mention that the whining increased when going up hill, but unless you were turning while going up hill the act of climbing a hill would add no additional strain to a power steering pump.
Humming noise when motor idling,,,?
Does Mazda use universal or Original parts when replacing? I was told mechanics uses rebuilt parts. At first, the alternator was changed, This makes the second one they replace... How can someone know tell if that was changed to the original or universal? They also changed my idle pulley and power steering pump too. How can (alternator) go wrong again? Could it be rebuilt part or universal ? I had a humming noise and whistle sound when idling and acceleration . Please can someone tell me what machinery can be used to detect a problem without having to change all these parts?Humming noise when motor idling,,,?Read my lines: Do not let them use the rebuilt parts again! I went through three alternators. Luckily they were still under warranty. Taking them off from underneath the car, was not anything fun.Humming noise when motor idling,,,?The whole nine yards from under the hood was changed ( under warranty )before FINDING OUT THE REAL SOURCE... The bearings in the front wheel and bar ...The dealership hires people off the street with no.....working experienc. Car is fix with new parts...took 3 months to fix this problem.
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How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?
It's a 1995 Silverado Z71(4x4) 1500 with a 5.7 and power steering withOUT the hydro pump assist.
Okay, when I got the truck the steering wheel was out of line by about a half a turn to the right. I figured it had been in a wreck and the air bag had been deployed so the steering wheel had been put on wrong. Well, my power steering gear box had been leaking and I just got the money so I got the rebuild kit for it and when I got it out I noticed that the housing on the steering box had been absolutely mutilated.
What I think is that whoever had the truck before I did changed the pitman arm but they did it without pulling the steering box and beat the pitman arm off with a screwdriver and a hammer. *shakes head* I was going to replace the pitman arm anyway and since I have to 'change' the steering box assembly I have no way of knowing how the pitman arm is supposed to go back on there to keep the steering wheel straight. Anyone have any experience with this?How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?Finnish all your lower repairs, when every thing is right and tight drive your truck perfectly straight into your work area, then pull the steering wheel from the column. One big nut holds it on, you will need a puller (there cheap) line up the splines were you want it and tighten it back up...How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?the Pitman arm only goes on at the most 4 ways
you adjust the tie rods to center the wheel
you can do it yourself:
on a level floor:
first center the wheel, then center the tires straight ahead
then adjust the tie rods (same on both sides) until the str. wh. is straight
tighten everything you loosened, readjust if necessary, it's hard to get it perfect the first time
good luck!How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?Your best bet is to have a good front end shop do an alignment and tell them what you suspect, then let them straighten it all out.How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?The pitman arm I changed had a keyed spline, so it would only go on one of two ways, and one was definitely wrong.
Okay, when I got the truck the steering wheel was out of line by about a half a turn to the right. I figured it had been in a wreck and the air bag had been deployed so the steering wheel had been put on wrong. Well, my power steering gear box had been leaking and I just got the money so I got the rebuild kit for it and when I got it out I noticed that the housing on the steering box had been absolutely mutilated.
What I think is that whoever had the truck before I did changed the pitman arm but they did it without pulling the steering box and beat the pitman arm off with a screwdriver and a hammer. *shakes head* I was going to replace the pitman arm anyway and since I have to 'change' the steering box assembly I have no way of knowing how the pitman arm is supposed to go back on there to keep the steering wheel straight. Anyone have any experience with this?How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?Finnish all your lower repairs, when every thing is right and tight drive your truck perfectly straight into your work area, then pull the steering wheel from the column. One big nut holds it on, you will need a puller (there cheap) line up the splines were you want it and tighten it back up...How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?the Pitman arm only goes on at the most 4 ways
you adjust the tie rods to center the wheel
you can do it yourself:
on a level floor:
first center the wheel, then center the tires straight ahead
then adjust the tie rods (same on both sides) until the str. wh. is straight
tighten everything you loosened, readjust if necessary, it's hard to get it perfect the first time
good luck!How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?Your best bet is to have a good front end shop do an alignment and tell them what you suspect, then let them straighten it all out.How can I get my steering wheel straight on my truck?The pitman arm I changed had a keyed spline, so it would only go on one of two ways, and one was definitely wrong.
2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?
How much play might a power steering pump pulley have?
I changed the belt and idler pulley(no change). The sound I hearing can get too loud at times to isolate the bad bearing. Serpentine drives: Crank, water pump, alternator, power steering, idler, and tensioning idler. Any ideas?2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?i would get a can of wd40 and spray each one and listen for the noise to stop2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?take the belt off and check each pulley for play and spin the p/s a/c idler and tensioner. you should be able to tell which one is the problem. most likeky the idler or tensioner2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?I have seen the cam synchronizer go bad and thought it was a pulley problem. it sounded like the noise was right there at the belt. this was also a 2000 windstar w/3.8. good luck.
I changed the belt and idler pulley(no change). The sound I hearing can get too loud at times to isolate the bad bearing. Serpentine drives: Crank, water pump, alternator, power steering, idler, and tensioning idler. Any ideas?2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?i would get a can of wd40 and spray each one and listen for the noise to stop2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?take the belt off and check each pulley for play and spin the p/s a/c idler and tensioner. you should be able to tell which one is the problem. most likeky the idler or tensioner2000 Ford Windstar 3.8L (bearing shot.. somewhere among 7 pulleys)?I have seen the cam synchronizer go bad and thought it was a pulley problem. it sounded like the noise was right there at the belt. this was also a 2000 windstar w/3.8. good luck.
JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?
I just got almost for free Jeep 1988 4.2 . Did not run . I started changed fluids , oil etc , and engine is knocking like woodpicker .
To me soung like broken lifter ( my friends have same opinion ).
I know I shoud change camshaft and lifters . My question is -
-do I need remove engine head to do this job?
-maybe better idea is to buy another engine from junk-yard instal , use for while and in same time rebiuld this knocking ? -Any idea how much cost used complite engine -some links?
-how about remanufactired engines -avaliable on line for about $1400 ? -Are they OK -is it good price ?
I never had Jeep before , I like this vehicycle a lot , I would brigh this vehicycle to life again .
I know how to do most job , I just need good advices .
I will be happy if someone will give me some links about problem above , some advices .
How much will cost me to buy all parts needed to rebiuld engine by myself ?
Another problem with Jeep. I have automatic transmition -is OK-but when I stop on red light many times engine dies . Normal RPM is about 600 as should be . I did not do tune-up yet . Maybe is needed .
What is your opinion about this problem ?
Maybe I need change fuel pump ? Or maybe is some adjustment on this pump ?
And last question , power stering . When engine is warm , power steering does not work as good as when is cold . Is there some adjastment on power steering pump ?
Any help is needed . Thank you .JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?Sounds to me like you might have a cracked flex-plate which can simulate the exact same noise as a lower engine knock. This could also be causing you transmission problem i would remove the inspection cover on the transmission bell housing spiflex-platexplate around and check for any cracks. On the power steering issue sounds like the fluid is reaching its boiling point after it warms up which it could be contaminated with water or something since it hasent been running. I would recommend draining the fluid and refilling it and also add some lucas power steering fluid and see what happens.JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?Hi
For your power steering, any adjustment would be on the steering box
And I think your rpm`s should be up to about 850. For the knock, put in two qt/liter of transition fluid in the oil. (Take out about 2 qt) It is
mostly detergent and may clean the lifters. Its worth a try ! And leave
it in for a few days.
To me soung like broken lifter ( my friends have same opinion ).
I know I shoud change camshaft and lifters . My question is -
-do I need remove engine head to do this job?
-maybe better idea is to buy another engine from junk-yard instal , use for while and in same time rebiuld this knocking ? -Any idea how much cost used complite engine -some links?
-how about remanufactired engines -avaliable on line for about $1400 ? -Are they OK -is it good price ?
I never had Jeep before , I like this vehicycle a lot , I would brigh this vehicycle to life again .
I know how to do most job , I just need good advices .
I will be happy if someone will give me some links about problem above , some advices .
How much will cost me to buy all parts needed to rebiuld engine by myself ?
Another problem with Jeep. I have automatic transmition -is OK-but when I stop on red light many times engine dies . Normal RPM is about 600 as should be . I did not do tune-up yet . Maybe is needed .
What is your opinion about this problem ?
Maybe I need change fuel pump ? Or maybe is some adjustment on this pump ?
And last question , power stering . When engine is warm , power steering does not work as good as when is cold . Is there some adjastment on power steering pump ?
Any help is needed . Thank you .JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?Sounds to me like you might have a cracked flex-plate which can simulate the exact same noise as a lower engine knock. This could also be causing you transmission problem i would remove the inspection cover on the transmission bell housing spiflex-platexplate around and check for any cracks. On the power steering issue sounds like the fluid is reaching its boiling point after it warms up which it could be contaminated with water or something since it hasent been running. I would recommend draining the fluid and refilling it and also add some lucas power steering fluid and see what happens.JEEP YJ 4.2 -1988 - ENGINE question?Hi
For your power steering, any adjustment would be on the steering box
And I think your rpm`s should be up to about 850. For the knock, put in two qt/liter of transition fluid in the oil. (Take out about 2 qt) It is
mostly detergent and may clean the lifters. Its worth a try ! And leave
it in for a few days.
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