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dmac0923
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Apr 1, 2010, 1:49 PM

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Power steering pulley free play?? Sign In

2002 Ford Ranger
157,000 miles
4.0ltr V6
Auto Trans
4wd


just doing some maintenance....heater hoses, thermostate belt etc. while i was checking the pulleys for any noise or sign of wear, i found the power steering pulley has about 1/16 of an inch of fore/aft movement in it. the pulley is quiet and smooth other wise. Is that normal or a sign of bearing wear in the power steering pump?

i know 1/16 of an inch doesnt sound like much but when the other pulleys stay put and that one has movement it raise eyebrows
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way2old
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Apr 1, 2010, 3:46 PM

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You should be OK. To check, go to local parts house and ask to look at one. Pull and push on the shaft. There is some movement, but I have never measured it.



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Sidom
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Apr 1, 2010, 7:43 PM

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Hey D

Yea that's normal for a p/s pump your are always going to have a little end play






 
 
 






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