Power steering whining noise

Hi,

First, if you are using a re-manufactured pump, they are known to make noise. Second, is the sound the same as the first pump that was replaced? I ask because chances are the system hasn't been properly bled.

What I do is simply safely lift the front wheels. Then, with the engine off, I turn the steering from lock to lick slowly several times. Recheck the fluid level and refill if needed. I will do this a few times until the air bubbles in the fluid begin to stop.

Now, I am also going to provide the directions for removal and replacement of the pump. Take a look through them and confirm nothing was missed. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2002 Ford Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
Power Steering Pump - 2.0L Duratec ST
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Steering Power Steering Power Steering Pump Service and Repair Procedures Power Steering Pump Power Steering Pump Power Steering Pump - 2.0L Duratec ST
POWER STEERING PUMP - 2.0L DURATEC ST

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Removal
1. Remove the accessory drive belt.

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2. Detach the fender splash shield from the front bumper cover to gain access to the right-hand headlamp assembly lower retaining bolt.

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3. Remove the right-hand headlamp assembly lower retaining bolt.

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4. Using the special tool, disconnect the power steering fluid cooler line from the power steering fluid cooler.
1. Insert the special tool into the spring lock coupling.
2. Slide the special tool along the line to release the locking tangs.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

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5. Disconnect the power steering line from the power steering pump.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
Discard the 0-ring seal.

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6. Remove the power steering pump lower retaining bolts.
7. Lower the vehicle.

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8. Remove the radiator grille.

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9. Remove the right-hand headlamp assembly.
Disconnect the electrical connector.

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10. Disconnect the power steering hose from the power steering pump.
Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.

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11. Detach the power steering line from the engine and position to one side.

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12. Remove the power steering pump.

Installation

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1. NOTE: If installing a new power steering pump, the unions supplied with the new pump should be removed and retained for further use.

Using the special tool, install a new 0-ring seal onto the power steering pump to steering gear line union.
1. Push the 0-ring seal onto the special tool.
2. Locate the special tool onto the union and install the 0-ring seal.
2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
3. Fill and bleed the power steering system.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe