OEM 2001 Ford Expedition Power Steering Pump

2001 Ford Expedition Power Steering Pump Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the power steering pump on 2001 Ford Expedition?

  A: Start the power steering pump servicing procedure by preparing the vehicle to remove it. The first step involves removing the fan together with the shroud before moving on to the drive belt. Begin by removing the three bolts which will enable you to position the power steering pump reservoir to the side. The power steering reservoir pump hose requires disconnecting alongside supply line draining and pressure hose removal to drain the system. Unfasten the nuts then the belt deflector before you remove two bolts. Complete the disablement of air suspension electrical power by switching off the air suspension control located in the RH kick panel before starting your work. Lift the vehicle into position and remove its skid plate only when equipped by unbolted hardware. Disconnect the electric power steering control valve actuator by removing its electrical connector and unbolt before lowering the vehicle. Before working on the power steering components begin by removing the power steering pump while extracting both power steering reservoir pump hose and power steering pressure hose. First position the power steering pump within a vise and afterward utilize the Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover to detach the pulley before taking the pump out of the vise. When installing the power steering pump the first two times requires a new pulley installation only if the pulley has two paint marks on its web near the hub; otherwise use painted marks to label it. Set the power steering pump inside a vise throughout pulley installation when using the Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacer before removing the pump from its position. Install a new seal onto the power steering pressure hose at its pump end by removing the old seal and stretching the replacement seal onto the Seal Replacer which should cover the tube nut. Place the power steering pump into the vehicle and install the two bolts loosely before attaching the power steering pressure hose along with the power steering reservoir pump hose. Lift the car once more and fasten the bolt and join the EVO power steering control valve actuator electrical connector. Install the skid plate through its placement step followed by bolt installation. After lowering the vehicle reinstall the two bolts before connecting the belt deflector with its attached nuts. Position the power steering oil reservoir before mounting three bolts to connect the power steering pressure hose and the power steering reservoir pump hose. The last step requires returning the vehicle to operating condition by installing the drive belt then the fan and shroud and filling and bleeding the power steering system to check for any leaks.