2003 Ford Ranger Power Steering Pump Replacement

3.0L engine

Rotate the tensioner, and remove the belt from the power steering pump pulley.

WARNING
Replacement of the power steering pump pulley is necessary after being removed and installed two times.

Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
Inspect the pulley for paint marks in the web area near the hub. If there are two paint marks, discard the pulley. If there is no paint mark or one paint mark, use a paint pencil to mark the web area of the pulley near the hub.
Remove the pump pulley.
Disconnect the power steering pressure hose. Remove and discard the seal.
Disconnect the power steering return hose.
Disconnect the power steering return line hose.
Remove the bolts and the power steering pump.

To install, reverse the removal procedure. Using the special tool, install the power steering pump pulley. Torque the mounting bolts and pressure line to 35 ft. Lbs. (48 Nm).
Using the special tool, install a new seal on the power steering pressure hose.
Fill and leak test the system.