1999 Ford Ranger 99 Ranger new pwr steering pump worse than

SCOTT400F

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1999 FORD RANGER

Steering problem
1999 Ford Ranger Four Wheel Drive Manual

Replaced the power steering pump with a Autozone pump 2 weeks ago my somewhat trained mechanic said it would take a few days to work out any remaining bubbles in the system. Still making noise so I raised teh front end and cranked the wheel 20 times left and right engine off. Squireted quite a bit of fluid out of the cap but still registers full. Loud groaning noise while sitting still and wheel shudders while turning left and right. I am guessing I got a bad pump the lines seem dry no leaks and the steering rack looks good. Next step?

Are Autozone pumps junk? Was cheap compared to a delco or motorcraft. Should I replace the lines alos if I replace the pump again? I pay for labor rates are
$65. $80. An hour in the area can't afford to go wrong again.

scott400f@yahoo. Com

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I buy nothing from AutoZone and will leave it at that.

There is a particular procedure and device that is needed from time to time to vacuum out the air bubbles or the cavitation will continue.

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Saturday, April 19th, 2008 AT 10:08 PM

SCOTT400F

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I have read crank the wheel l/r with the engine running w3ith the engine off with the front elevated off the ground and just sitting. Anyone what is correct? I tried it sitting l/r motor running on the ground. Fluid level was higher when started some visibile bubble and lower when finished not really shaking anymore just very loud, more so turning of course.