Steering pump replacement instructions

2002 FORD TAURUS
20,000 MILES
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DAVIDGRAHAM
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it is hard to turn at idle speed and still makes a very loud whining noise. If I take the car out of gear and then increase the rpm's to about 1000 then it becomes easier to steer but still makes a very loud whining noise. I have checked for leaks and checked the belt. All seems good. When I changed the pump I did bleed all of the old fluid out but it still does not seem right. What is the next step?
Oct 8, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Just to be clear, you did change the pump? If not that is what needs to happen.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

By raising the RPM you are increasing the pump pressure so we either have a pump issue or a restricted line.

I would flush the system and if it still does it then I would put a new pump and belt on it and retest.

Below is the info on this. Please let us know if you have questions on this. Thanks
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