eightynine4x4
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- Location
- New York
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 2.5" Suspension
- Tire Size
- 31 x 10.5 x 15
Howdy! 1989 Automatic 4x4 2.9 ...
So I've got what possibly is two leaks in the power steering. One, the front face of the pump, so tucked behind the pulley, is pretty drenched looking.
Two, the top adjustable nut thing on the steering gear box looks like it may be leaking. I believe these two leaks are dripping down and getting onto two different sections of the suspension/frame. But it's tough to confirm this.
I did a pretty thorough wipe down of all the built up fluid that has been coating everything in this section of the truck, and waited a few hours and took a look. Below is a pic of the top of the steering gear box and you can see the fresh fluid. That's after a few hours. Doesn't look like anything is dripping down onto it.
I didn't bother trying to capture a photo behind the pump pulley.
So the two questions are.. 1, regarding the pump.. if there are no leaks at the hose connections but there is fluid buildup behind the pulley, is it time to rebuild/replace the pump? and 2, regarding the steering gear box, it's tough to determine from diagrams in the Shop Manual what I should consider to replace, as in like orings/seals. Anybody know if this is a common symptom, and what's involved?
Attached pic of Shop Manual's steering gear page for good measure....
So I've got what possibly is two leaks in the power steering. One, the front face of the pump, so tucked behind the pulley, is pretty drenched looking.
Two, the top adjustable nut thing on the steering gear box looks like it may be leaking. I believe these two leaks are dripping down and getting onto two different sections of the suspension/frame. But it's tough to confirm this.
I did a pretty thorough wipe down of all the built up fluid that has been coating everything in this section of the truck, and waited a few hours and took a look. Below is a pic of the top of the steering gear box and you can see the fresh fluid. That's after a few hours. Doesn't look like anything is dripping down onto it.
I didn't bother trying to capture a photo behind the pump pulley.
So the two questions are.. 1, regarding the pump.. if there are no leaks at the hose connections but there is fluid buildup behind the pulley, is it time to rebuild/replace the pump? and 2, regarding the steering gear box, it's tough to determine from diagrams in the Shop Manual what I should consider to replace, as in like orings/seals. Anybody know if this is a common symptom, and what's involved?
Attached pic of Shop Manual's steering gear page for good measure....