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Power steering pump replacement

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WALKER380
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  • 2007 FORD BANTAM
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Does anyone know how to remove the steel hose or pipe that goes into the power steering pump? I'm having trouble taking off the fitting that is on the end of the pipe. I have the new unit but I don't want to just unbolt the old pipe and just screw that into the new one as the seal on the old one is broken. Thanks in advance
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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 4:37 AM

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Tiny
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You can easily match the o-ring at your local parts store, easier and safer.
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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 8:15 AM
Tiny
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Too bad the part that Ford sold me has a smaller hole diameter than the old part.
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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 8:34 AM
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Is the pump still in the vehicle or do you have it out?
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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 8:38 AM
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Well, I just finished putting the old one back; but now every time I turn the wheel there are ungodly noises coming from the pump.
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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 8:41 AM
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I was going to say if you had it out you can use air gun to take out that bolt you needed out easily. And that noise is a lot of air in your system. Just have to make sure it's full of fluid and keep turning wheel.
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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 8:51 AM
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No that thing is way too tight on there. Here is a photo of the part that's giving me so much trouble. The new unit has this thing in it already all I need to do is take out the high pressure line and pop it into the new unit. But unfortunately that's easier said than done. Also I think my old pump has seen its last days because I've been turning the wheel now for about 20 minutes and it's still making that noise.
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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 9:10 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Different guy.

Trying to get the nut out?

I see tool marks on the tube?

Send picture of the new one, hold it in the same position as the other one.

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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 5:04 PM
Tiny
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Yes, there are tool marks on the tube as I'm no professional when it comes to taking out high pressure lines, lol. Here are some pictures of the new unit:
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Friday, January 15th, 2016 AT 10:51 PM
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I would be replacing the high pressure hose with the pump, then bleed the system of air.
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Saturday, January 16th, 2016 AT 2:10 AM
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Sorry to dredge this post up, but I have a similar problem with a twist.

Ford changed the port size somewhere around 2010, making it smaller, and my 2006 model can't fix into the new pump.

I need to get the pipe off so that I can have the screw fixing on the pump side replaced, but it's fixing on the other end is behind the engine, below the steering column, and above the steering rack. In short, impossible to remove unless you know a trick (which I apparently don't).

Is it possible to cut the pipe at a rubber section and join it with a sleeve and hose clamps? Or is the pressure just too great? Alternatively, is there some way of getting the pipe off which I am oblivious to?
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Monday, February 6th, 2017 AT 9:00 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Parts are usually changed like that to fix issues that arise after a few years of being on the road. You should never cut/splice a high side (Pressure side) powers steering hose. I would advise to find the correct parts for you vehicle.
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 AT 4:55 PM
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I have the same problem me too.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 AT 3:09 PM
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Hi,

First, the Bantom isn't offered in the US, but I believe it to be very similar to the Ford Ranger in design. I am going to provide the directions I have for a Ranger for removal and replacement of the pump. Note that it indicates to simply remove the high pressure hose. I realize that is one of the issues; it won't come loose. What I suggest is this. First try using a good penetrating oil and allow it to sit overnight. Next, tap around the fitting lightly with a hammer to jar to fitting. Then, us a good line wrench that provides the leverage to remove it. If that still doesn't work, you will need heat to cause the pump (where the fitting is located) to expand and the fitting to be removed.

As far as the o-ring, what to do is simply take it to a parts store and they will match it with a new one. If the thread size has also changed, in other words, the fitting is smaller or larger in diameter, you should be able to get an adapter to fit both ends.

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Here are the directions I have for pump removal. It includes the high pressure line as well and torque specs.

2007 Ford Truck Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D
Power Steering Pump
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Steering Power Steering Power Steering Pump Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Power Steering Pump
POWER STEERING PUMP
Power Steering Pump - 2.3L

Special Tool(s)
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Material
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Removal and Installation

CAUTION: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of contaminants or premature failure of the power steering components can result.

1. Remove the power steering pump pulley.

2. NOTE: Do not allow power steering fluid to contact the accessory drive belt.

Compress the clamp and disconnect the supply hose.
3. Disconnect the power steering pressure line.
Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
To install, tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. Lbs.)
4. Remove the power steering pump bolts and the power steering pump.
To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. Lbs.)

5. CAUTION: A new Teflon(R) O-ring seal must be installed any time the power steering pressure line is disconnected from the power steering pump.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Using the special tool, install a new Teflon(R) O-ring seal on the power steering pressure line.
Fill the power steering system.

Pic 4

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Let me know if you have other specific issues that I can address.

Take care,
Joe
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